US EditionEthiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 10,000 Years
The eruption released a sulfur dioxide cloud and ash plume up to 14 km high, disrupting flights across multiple countries including India where at least 28 flights were rerouted.
- On Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued an advisory to airlines and airports over possible disruptions from volcanic ash plumes, warning carriers to avoid affected areas and adjust flight plans.
- The HayliGubbi volcano's recent eruption in Ethiopia produced ash clouds drifting toward western India, and Air India said, `Following the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia, ash clouds have been observed over certain geographical regions`.
- Several carriers, including IndiGo and KLM, cancelled some international services, with Akasa Air noting `Following recent volcanic activity in Ethiopia and the resulting ash plume in the surrounding airspace, our flights to and from Jeddah, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi scheduled for 24th and 25th November 2025 have been cancelled`.
- The DGCA ordered airlines to immediately report any suspected ash encounters and required airport operators to inspect runways, taxiways and aprons and complete cleaning before resuming movements.
- Airlines are coordinating with international aviation bodies and monitoring satellite and meteorological data as teams track the ash plume, stressing safety as their highest priority and staying in contact with operating crew.
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Ethiopian volcano erupts after 12,000-year dormancy
ADDIS Ababa, Ethiopia - A volcano in Ethiopia's northeastern region erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometers (nine miles) into the sky, the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) said.
Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years
A volcano in Ethiopia erupted for the first time in recorded history. Hayli Gubbi was believed to be dormant, with no evidence of an eruption in the Holocene period, stretching back 12,000 years. The blast sent a column of smoke nine miles, or 14.5 kilometers, into the sky and coated the landscape with ash, which could cause problems for local farmers. The blast is a reminder of how bad humans are at predicting seismic activity: One expert told …
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