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Lava lake of Erta Ale volcano

The molten lava crater is a famous destination for tourists and scientists both from home and abroad.

By Web Desk
Published November 29, 2017

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Erta Ale volcano in the Afar Region, Ethiopia is considered one of the world’s famous active volcano and molten lava lake.

The volcano is active again and lava is flowing out of its crater forcing hundreds of tourists to leave the area.

The molten lava crater is a famous destination for tourists and scientists both from home and abroad.

Photo taken on Nov. 20, 2017 shows a lava lake of Erta Ale volcano in the Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Photo taken on Nov. 20, 2017 shows a lava lake of Erta Ale volcano in the Afar Region, Ethiopia.
Tourists look at a lava lake of Erta Ale volcano.
Tourists look at a lava lake of Erta Ale volcano.
Erta Ale, a large basaltic shield volcano located in the Afar Region, is one of the most active volcanoes in Ethiopia.
Erta Ale, a large basaltic shield volcano located in the Afar Region, is one of the most active volcanoes in Ethiopia.


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