The Danakil Depression, called the hottest place on the planet, was formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a new travel blog. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. Located in the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression) in the Afar Region of ...

Some also trade in the salt that can be mined from the Danakil Depression, a very hot and barren ... Afar militants issued a warning to foreigners not to enter the Afar region to demarcate the ...

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A rare volcanic phenomenon can be seen at Kawah Ijen and Ethiopia's Dallol volcano, where lava appears to glow blue due to ...

As conflict in northern Ethiopia spreads into the Afar region amid lingering drought, some residents are appealing for help, saying they have nothing to eat and that their children are dying.

The killing of five foreign tourists in north-west Ethiopia ... depression of salt lakes in Afar is home to the active Erta Ale volcano - an attraction to adventure tourists. The region is also ...

The killing of five foreign tourists in north-west Ethiopia ... depression of salt lakes in Afar is home to the active Erta Ale volcano - an attraction to adventure tourists. The region is also ...