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Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years

11/30/2025

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Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted on November 23, its first activity in 12,000 years, with ash plumes reaching 49,000 feet and disrupting flights in India and Pakistan.
The eruption occurred at the Afar triple junction, a highly active region.
Volcanic lightning was observed, and satellite images showed the ash plume over the Red Sea.
No casualties have been reported, and local grazing lands lie ash-covered.

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Story summary

Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted on November 23, its first activity in 12,000 years, with ash plumes reaching 49,000 feet and disrupting flights in India and Pakistan.
The eruption occurred at the Afar triple junction, a highly active region.
Volcanic lightning was observed, and satellite images showed the ash plume over the Red Sea.
No casualties have been reported, and local grazing lands lie ash-covered.