Erta Ale

#15 among destinations in Ethiopia

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Volcano

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Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia. It is situated in the Afar Depression, a barren desert area. Erta Ale is the most active volcano in Ethiopia. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2011 ftCoordinates: 13°36'0"N, 40°40'0"E

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AfarEthiopia

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Erta Ale – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ale Bagu, Erta Ale Range.

6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ale Bagu
155 min walk • Ale Bagu is a stratovolcano located in the Afar Region, Ethiopia. It is the highest volcano of Erta Ale Range. The village of El Dom sits at the base of Ale Bagu.
~0 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Erta Ale Range
1 min walk • Erta Ale Range is the most important axial volcanic chain of the Afar Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia. It consists mostly of shield volcanoes. The active volcano Erta Ale is a prominent feature of the range. The highest volcano of the range is Ale Bagu, with an elevation of 1,031 m above sea level.