Ethiopia is evacuating thousands facing dangerous volcanic …
6 days ago · Also, volcanic mud flowing from Dofen has caused huge cracks on critical infrastructure, including on major roads, and dozens of properties have been severely damaged in the region of Afar, according to the Afar Region Disaster Risk Management. The agency said on Friday that the evacuations are precautionary.
More than 58,000 evacuated by earthquake in Ethiopia’s Afar region
1 day ago · Addis Ababa, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) More than 58,000 people, including 4,000 workers at the Kesem sugar plant, are in temporary shelters due to earthquakes recorded in the Afar region of Ethiopia ...
Ethiopia evacuates 80,000 after earthquakes, fears of volcanic …
5 days ago · Just hours later a second tremor, measured at 4.7, was reported about 10 kilometers (6 miles) east of Awash in the Afar region. “The events are increasing in size and frequency from time to time.
Ethiopia: Over 58,000 Displaced By Series of Earthquakes in Afar ...
15 hours ago · Recently, the Afar Region and surrounding areas experienced a series of seismic events, including a 5.8-magnitude earthquake recorded on January 4, 2025, 56 kilometers south-southeast of Abomsa.
Ethiopia Evacuates Thousands Amid Volcanic Threat in Afar Region
3 days ago · Top 10 News; 1 min read; Ethiopia is evacuating thousands from the Afar region due to potential volcanic activity at Mount Dofen, which has shown steam eruptions since Thursday, January 2. The long-dormant volcano’s activity has caused significant damage, including volcanic mudflows that cracked major roads and destroyed properties. ...
Ethiopia: Flash Update #1 - Update on the Seismic Situation in Afar …
4 days ago · Seismic activity has increased in frequency and magnitude across Afar and Oromia, particularly in Awash and Dulecha districts. Over 20 earthquakes, ranging from 4.2 to 5.8 in magnitude, have been recorded between 4 and 6 January. The government is relocating approximately 80,000 residents from high-risk areas to safer locations. Seven ...
Ethiopia Earthquake: 5.8 Magnitude Shock Hits Near Awash as …
6 days ago · A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ethiopia's Afar region early Saturday, the latest in a series of seismic events that have rattled the region amid mounting concerns over volcanic activity. The earthquake hit at 3:52 a.m. local time (0052 GMT), with its epicenter 57 kilometers from Awash, following weeks of heightened seismic activity in the ...
Risk of Ethiopian volcanic eruption prompts evacuation of residents
Jan 3, 2025 · The Ethiopia n Geological Institute posted a video on its Facebook page showing what appeared to be dust and smoke emerging from a volcano in Awash Fentale in Afar region. Fana Broadcasting, citing a regional administrator in Afar, reported that authorities had evacuated residents out of the affected area, which is roughly 165 km (102 miles ...
Volcanic eruption hits central Ethiopia's Afar region amid …
6 days ago · Africa Volcanic eruption hits central Ethiopia's Afar region amid frequent tremors Tremors in recent weeks in Awash Fentale region, about 230 km from Addis Ababa, raise concerns of potential disaster
Ethiopia is evacuating thousands facing dangerous volcanic …
6 days ago · Afar is one of Ethiopia’s driest and hottest regions, with a history of volcanic eruptions and frequent earthquakes. The region is also prone to drought, famine and flooding that has forced many ...
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