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Ethiopian Residents Evacuate Amid Mount Dofan Eruption Fears

1/4/2025

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Residents in northeastern Ethiopia are fleeing as Mount Dofan shows alarming signs of a possible eruption. With seismic activity on the rise, including recent earthquakes, authorities are relocating families to temporary shelters. While officials urge vigilance, they remind the community that not every tremor signals an eruption. Safety measures are being prioritized to protect lives.

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Residents in northeastern Ethiopia are fleeing as Mount Dofan shows alarming signs of a possible eruption. With seismic activity on the rise, including recent earthquakes, authorities are relocating families to temporary shelters. While officials urge vigilance, they remind the community that not every tremor signals an eruption. Safety measures are being prioritized to protect lives.