Mount Fentale

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Mount Fentale, Stratovolcano in Awash National Park, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

Mount Fentale rises 2007 meters above sea level, featuring a 350-meter deep crater at its summit within the Great Rift Valley system.

William Cornwallis Harris documented Mount Fentale and its lava beds during his 1842 expedition, noting recent eruptions from local accounts.

The surrounding communities maintain traditional practices and knowledge systems connected to the geological features of Mount Fentale and its territory.

Visitors can observe steam vents emanating from the volcano during nighttime hours from various points across the surrounding plains.

The volcano's extensive lava flows, dating back over a century, remain visible near the road west of Metehara.

Location: Misraq Shewa Zone

Location: Oromia Region

Elevation above the sea: 2,007 m

Part of: Great Rift Valley

GPS coordinates: 8.98757,39.90192

Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51

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