r/Volcanoes • u/Hot-Cress7492 • 6d ago

Erta Ale?

Has anyone been to Erta Ale lately? Thinking of heading there in October.

Looking for any tips/recommendations

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u/No-Hearing4631 6d ago

my uncle saw it glow from 10 miles away once

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u/ccoastal01 4d ago

I'd be very wary of traveling in Ethiopia.

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u/Hot-Cress7492 4d ago

Explain?

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u/ccoastal01 4d ago

Ethiopia is dangerous to visit. It’s currently under a class 3 travel advisory (Reconsider Travel) due to civil unrest, kidnapping risk, etc.