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Thursday, March 24, 2016

THE ALIEN-LOOKING LANDSCAPES OF THE VOLCANIC HYDROTHERMAL FIELDS OF DALLOL, ETHIOPIA

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Out of this world! The amazing volcanic hydrothermal fields in Ethiopia that look like the landscape of an alien planet
  • Though named a volcano, Dallol is actually a hydrothermal field located in the northern Danakil Depression
  • Explosion crater was formed by the intrusion of basaltic magma in Miocene salt deposits and hydrothermal activity 
  • Dallol was recently photographed by self-proclaimed 'Lava Hunter' Adrian Rohnfelder, visiting from Germany
  • Dallol is actually a hydrothermal field located in the northern Danakil Depression, despite being known as Dallol Volcano
    Dallol is actually a hydrothermal field located in the northern Danakil Depression, despite being known as Dallol Volcano

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    The explosion crater was formed by the intrusion of basaltic magma in Miocene salt deposits and subsequent hydrothermal activity

    Adrian Rohnfelder was able to capture stunning images of the Erta Ale's glowing lava
     
    Adrian, who visited Dallol at the end of February 2016, said: 'I was blown away - what an unbelievable view'
    Adrian, who visited Dallol at the end of February 2016, said: 'I was blown away - what an unbelievable view'

     The Dallol Volcano, in Ethiopia, is an endless yellow-orange landscape, its craters stretching for miles around
    The Dallol Volcano, in Ethiopia, is an endless yellow-orange landscape, its craters stretching for miles around
     
    This map shows Dallol's location in north-east Ethiopia - an area known for its extreme environment
    This map shows Dallol's location in north-east Ethiopia - an area known for its extreme environment
    Adrian, who visited Dallol at the end of February 2016, said: 'I was blown away - what an unbelievable view'
    Adrian, who visited Dallol at the end of February 2016, said: 'I was blown away - what an unbelievable view' 
     
     Visitors to the Dallol Volcano could be forgiven for thinking that they're on an alien planet
     Visitors to the Dallol Volcano could be forgiven for thinking that they're on an alien planet

     At 150ft below sea level, Dallol's craters are also the lowest-known subaerial vents in the world
     At 150ft below sea level, Dallol's craters are also the lowest-known subaerial vents in the world

     Dallol's vibrant landscape is similar to the hot springs of Yellowstone Park in the U.S.
     Dallol's vibrant landscape is similar to the hot springs of Yellowstone Park in the U.S.

     Since becoming interested in volcanoes in 2005, Adrian said that photographing the active lava lake of volcano Erta Ale has long been a dream
    Since becoming interested in volcanoes in 2005, Adrian said that photographing the active lava lake of volcano Erta Ale has long been a dream

    Self-proclaimed 'Lava Hunter' Adrian Rohnfelder took the stunning set of photos during a recent trip to Ethiopia
    Self-proclaimed 'Lava Hunter' Adrian Rohnfelder took the stunning set of photos during a recent trip to Ethiopia

    Source
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3507545/Out-world-amazing-volcanic-hydrothermal-fields-Ethiopia-look-like-landscape-alien-planet.html







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