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

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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'

 

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

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

 

 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.

 

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

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