Dalaffilla

Dalaffilla rises 578 meters above sea level in the northern part of Ethiopia, forming part of the Erta Ale Volcanic Segment with six other volcanoes.

The first documented eruption of Dalaffilla occurred in 2008, when lava flowed from its western and northwestern flanks toward the northeast direction.

The name Dalafilla originates from the Afar language, where it directly translates to cut neck, reflecting local linguistic heritage in the Ethiopian region.

The volcano sits in an environment characterized by temperatures reaching extreme highs, with minimal human presence and limited accessibility through the desert terrain.

Scientists initially misidentified the location of the 2008 eruption due to the absence of local observers in this remote section of Ethiopia.

Location: Kilbet Rasu

Elevation above the sea: 613 m

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 13.79246,40.55342

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51