Ethiopia's Haili-Gubbi volcano awakens - the most powerful eruption after a millennium
A volcano has awakened in Ethiopia after a thousand years of dormancy Hilary Gubbey. According to experts, there was a sudden release of ash to a height of over 10 km, which is confirmed by reports Volcano Discovery.
The volcano is located in the Afar region, one of the most geologically active areas of East Africa, where a rift fault runs.
Potential consequences
Seismologists and environmentalists warn that the eruption could affect the..:
air quality in the surrounding communities;
local flora and fauna due to ash fallout;
soil stability and the condition of agricultural land.
The volcano's activity is currently being monitored. Local authorities are advising residents to avoid areas located in the direction of the air masses.
Context.
Haili-Gubbi is considered one of the least explored volcanoes on the African Rift. The last time it was active was about a thousand years ago, so the current eruption has aroused considerable interest among scientists.
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