The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region has erupted for the first time in more than 10,000 years, with satellite data confirming towering ash clouds rising nearly 10–15 km high. The plume drifted across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman, marking one of the region’s most striking volcanic events in modern observation. Scientists say the sudden awakening of this long-silent shield volcano has drawn global attention due to its scale and rarity. #HayliGubbi | #volcano | #eruption | #Ethiop

A long-dormant volcano in #Ethiopia’s Afar region has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending a high-altitude ash plume across the Red Sea and into parts of Indian airspace. #India’s aviation regulator issued an advisory asking airlines to avoid ash-affected routes and flight levels, adjust planning and fuel, and report any suspected encounters. An #IndiGo Kannur–Abu Dhabi flight was diverted to Ahmedabad. #AirIndia cancelled 11 services for precautionary checks, while Akasa Air canc

A volcano in Ethiopia's northeastern region erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of smoke up to nine miles into the sky, the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) said. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, located in Ethiopia's Afar region about 500 miles northeast of Addis Ababa near the Eritrean border, erupted on Sunday for several hours. https://cbsn.ws/48hBeDQ | CBS News

The Afar tribe of East Africa is known for their distinctive goat butter afro, a traditional hairstyle where both men and women coat their hair with a mixture of butter and ochre. The butter protects the hair and scalp from the region’s intense heat and dry winds, while the style itself is a symbol of beauty and cultural pride. The glossy, sculpted look not only keeps the hair moisturized but also reflects the Afar’s deep connection to their land and traditions. #culture #tribe #hair #africa #af