Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years: Massive Ash Cloud Grounds Dozens of Flights Across India

In a rare and dramatic geological event, Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano in the remote Afar Region exploded into life on Monday, November 24, 2025 — marking its first confirmed eruption in approximately 12,000 years. The powerful blast hurled enormous plumes of volcanic ash more than 12 kilometers into the stratosphere, creating a fast-moving cloud that […]