Ethiopia: Dormant Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years
November 27, 2025
3:31 pm
Ash from Ethiopia’s rare Hayli Gubbi eruption halts flights in India and South Asia, impacting aviation and local communities, authorities report.
A rare eruption of Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano has disrupted air travel across South Asia, sending volcanic ash thousands of kilometers from its origin in northern Ethiopia.
The volcano, located in the Afar region, erupted on the morning of Sunday November 23, 2025, blanketing nearby villages in ash. Residents told reporters they were unaware of any prior eruptions at Hayli Gubbi. Scientists confirm the volcano had remained inactive for roughly 12,000 years, with no recorded activity throughout the …
