Erta Ale

Erta Ale is a volcano in Ethiopia, 613 m high. It last erupted in 2005 to 2025 and continuing.

Elevation
613 m
Type
Shield volcano
Last eruption
2005 to 2025 and continuing
Erta Ale

In December 2017, a German tourist was fatally shot while descending Erta Ale.

Details

Type
Shield volcano
Range
Erta Ale Range
Listing
List of volcanoes in Ethiopia
Location
Afar Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia
Map Size
200
Elevation M
613
Last Eruption
2005 to 2025 and continuing
Label Position
left

Questions about Erta Ale

Where is Erta Ale?

Erta Ale is in Ethiopia.

How high is Erta Ale?

Erta Ale is 613 m high.

When did Erta Ale last erupt?

Erta Ale last erupted in 2005 to 2025 and continuing.