The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region has erupted for the first time in more than 10,000 years, with satellite data confirming towering ash clouds rising nearly 10–15 km high. The plume drifted across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman, marking one of the region’s most striking volcanic events in modern observation. Scientists say the sudden awakening of this long-silent shield volcano has drawn global attention due to its scale and rarity. #HayliGubbi | #volcano | #eruption | #Ethiop

A long-dormant volcano in #Ethiopia’s Afar region has erupted for the first time in 12,000 years, sending a high-altitude ash plume across the Red Sea and into parts of Indian airspace. #India’s aviation regulator issued an advisory asking airlines to avoid ash-affected routes and flight levels, adjust planning and fuel, and report any suspected encounters. An #IndiGo Kannur–Abu Dhabi flight was diverted to Ahmedabad. #AirIndia cancelled 11 services for precautionary checks, while Akasa Air canc