Volcano in Ethiopia after 10,000 - 12,000 years

The eruption of the Hayli Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia is the first in approximately 10,000 to 12,000 years. This eruption has produced a massive volume of volcanic ash, forming thick smoke plumes and dark clouds that have covered several areas in the country.

These plumes of smoke and dark clouds are now drifting across Sana’a (Yemen), Muscat (Oman), Karachi (Pakistan) and Delhi (India), causing numerous flight cancellations. The phenomenon also brings various health risks, including breathing difficulties due to toxic gases, exposure to crystalline silica that can lead to lung inflammation, as well as eye and skin irritation. Fallen ash can also contaminate food and water sources, affecting not only humans but also animals, livestock and vegetation.

If these plumes rise higher into the atmosphere, they can reflect sunlight, causing temporary cooling, while also increasing the likelihood of acid rain.