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Erta Ale

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Spectacular night visit to a lava-spewing volcano.

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61. the scare (2)

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Erta Ale is the place where a few months ago five tourists got killed, and two others, plus two Ethiopians, kidnapped (the tourists have been released a few weeks ago, no sign of the Ethiopians…). The perpetrators were, allegedly, a local movement that fights for more autonomy of the Afar region, likely supported by Eritrea [...]

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60. Erta Ale

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When we walk down the mountain, the next morning, we actually see the slopes of the volcano close-up. Lava flows have come cascading down before solidifying whilst still furiously splashing, leaving an undulated, wavy surface. Fabulous structures have developed along the slope as part of the cooling process. It is just a pain to walk [...]

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The 10 Latest Entries to the Site
- the murals June 6, 2026
- 26 Mexico City (2) – the murals June 6, 2026
- 25. Mexico City May 28, 2026
- 24. a bit more Mexican history May 23, 2026
- 23. arrival in Mexico City May 23, 2026
- Museo de Antropología de Xalapa May 17, 2026
- 22. the way back to Mexico City May 17, 2026
- 21. the Tren Maya May 14, 2026
- 20. Edzna May 14, 2026
- Museo Arqueologia Fuerte de San Miguel May 14, 2026
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