Erta Ale
Smoking mountain
Ethiopia's "smoking mountain" is in one of the hottest regions on the planet and is home to two lava lakes.

📜 Constantly active basaltic shield volcano in the Danakil Depression.
🔍 Home to two active lava lakes, one of only a handful globally.

Why Go

🔥 Witness continuously active lava lakes.
🌋 Explore a unique basaltic shield volcano.
🏜️ Experience one of Earth's driest, lowest, and hottest regions.
🚶‍♀️ Adventure tourism groups offer trips to the volcano.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Harsh conditions and extreme heat (77°F to 118°F).
🚨 Danger of volcanic eruption.
💨 Lava view often obscured by smoke.

Tips

💡 Check recent visitor reports for lava visibility before going.

Last updated 10 days ago

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