Volcanic Eruptions Occur in Four Locations in Ethiopia's Afar Region

Addis Ababa, July 16, 2025 (ENA)—The Afar Regional Tourism Bureau announced today that volcanic eruptions have occurred in four different locations in the region.

The volcanic eruptions have attracted the attention of tourists, especially foreign tourists at the locations, the Bureau added.

Tourism Resources Promotion and Market Development Director at the Tourism Bureau, Abdu Ahmed, said the volcanic eruptions have been occurring in four different locations within a distance of 15 kilometers from the main crater Artaele since yesterday.

The incident did not cause any harm to tourists or local residents, the director stated, adding that the situation has however attracted a lot of attention, especially from foreign tourists visiting the area.

He also said that tourists in the area are closely watching the scene with admiration and amazement.

Researchers in the field say that volcanic eruptions occur when the pressure of magma underground increases or when the Earth's crust creates cracks and finds new outlets.