Breaking News: Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts, Causing a Stir!
In a dramatic turn of events, the Hayli Gubbi volcano, nestled in Ethiopia's Danakil region, has awakened with a powerful eruption, marking its first recorded explosive activity. This lesser-known volcano has captured the attention of experts and enthusiasts alike.
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) in Toulouse issued a warning about a massive volcanic ash plume, reaching an estimated altitude of 10,000 feet (3,000 meters) or flight level 100. The plume is moving north at a steady pace of 5 knots.
Here's the full report from VAAC Toulouse:
FVXX01 at 22:58 UTC, 23/11/25 from LFPW
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20251123/2257Z
VAAC: TOULOUSE
VOLCANO: HAYLI GUBBI 221091
PSN: N1330 E04043
AREA: AFAR RIFT VOLCANIC PROVINCE
SOURCE ELEV: 493M
ADVISORY NR: 2025/4
INFO SOURCE: SAT IMAGERY, GEOLOGYHUB
AVIATION COLOUR CODE: UNKNOWN
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20251123/0830Z
OBS VA DTG: 23/2300Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL100 N1906 E03924 - N1306 E04242 - N1115 E04106 -
N1754 E03753 - N1906 E03924 MOV N 5KT SFC/FL350 N1433 E04209 - N1826
E04839 - N1439 E04827 - N1245 E04139 - N1433 E04209 MOV E 20KT
FL180/450 N1709 E04609 - N1951 E05209 - N1639 E05648 - N1354 E05227 -
N1436 E04515 - N1709 E04609 MOV E 50KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 24/0500Z SFC/FL100 N1951 E03608 - N2151 E03808 -
N1611 E04157 - N1418 E04618 - N1121 E04045 - N1951 E03608 SFC/FL320
N1500 E04424 - N2033 E05245 - N1811 E05627 - N1300 E04342 - N1500
E04424 FL180/450 N2042 E05142 - N2321 E05924 - N1721 E06333 - N1512
E04830 - N2042 E05142
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 24/1100Z SFC/FL100 N2009 E03530 - N2257 E03800 -
N1309 E04612 - N1036 E04106 - N2009 E03530 SFC/FL300 N1433 E04345 -
N2109 E05445 - N1815 E05948 - N1218 E04424 - N1433 E04345 FL200/450
N2842 E06702 - N2127 E06945 - N1803 E05539 - N1848 E05233 - N2842
E06702
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 24/1700Z SFC/FL100 N2024 E03527 - N2427 E03715 -
N1248 E04648 - N0948 E04139 - N2024 E03527 FL080/300 N1433 E04424 -
N2409 E06227 - N2121 E06817 - N1233 E04503 - N1433 E04424 FL200/450
N3157 E07506 - N2630 E08133 - N1824 E06106 - N2251 E05800 - N3157
E07506
RMK: LARGE ASH PLUME AND SO2 UP TO FL450 CURRENTLY OVER YEMEN AND
OMAN. LOWER PLUME STILL VISIBLE OVER ETHIOPIA. QVA CONCENTRATIONS
MAY BE UNDERESTIMATED.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20251123/0200Z
But here's where it gets controversial: despite the eruption stopping at 23:00 UTC, the ash plume continues to pose a threat. Experts predict its movement and impact over the next few hours and days, with potential implications for aviation and nearby communities.
And this is the part most people miss: the Hayli Gubbi volcano's eruption is not just a natural phenomenon; it's a reminder of the Earth's dynamic nature and the importance of monitoring and understanding volcanic activity. With your support, we can continue to provide real-time updates and enhance our services, ensuring you stay informed and safe.
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