| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupts explosively after ~12,000 years. |
| Location | Afar region, northeastern Ethiopia, within the Danakil Depression (one of Earth's hottest and lowest places). |
| Geological Context | Part of the East African Rift System (EARS), where Arabian, Nubian, and Somali plates diverge. Known for basaltic lava, fissure eruptions, and seismic activity. |
| Impact on Aviation | High-altitude ash plumes entered Indian airspace, prompting aviation advisories. Ash can damage jet engines by melting and re-solidifying on turbine blades. |
| Significance | Highlights geological volatility of the Afar Rift, a tectonically active zone with spreading ridges. |
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