Over 80 000 people evacuating as seismic activity increases in Afar and Oromia, Ethiopia
The increase in seismic activity has prompted the relocation of approximately 80 000 residents to safer areas in Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions.
Intense seismo-volcanic crisis near Dofen volcano forces thousands to evacuate, Ethiopia
A series of strong earthquakes, a newly opened volcanic vent, and the appearance of large cracks near the long-dormant Dofen volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region triggered the evacuation of thousands of people on January 4, 2025.
Powerful vent opens at Dofan volcano as seismic crisis hits Afar region, Ethiopia
A new vent opened at Dofan volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region, releasing powerful jets of steam, rocks, and mud on January 3, 2025. The development comes during a series of earthquakes recorded in the region since December 22 and raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption — which would be the first on record.
Strong earthquakes near Fentale volcano spark eruption concerns, Ethiopia
A series of shallow earthquakes were recorded in recent days near the Fentale volcano in Ethiopia’s Main Ethiopian Rift region, raising concerns about a potential volcanic eruption. The last eruption at this volcano took place in 1820.
Violent lava overflow at Erta Ale volcano forms temporary lava lake, Ethiopia
A significant lava overflow occurred at Erta Ale’s summit vent on October 29, 2024, resulting in the formation of a temporary lava lake and high-spattering plumes.
Two landslides hit Ethiopia’s Gofa district, up to 500 feared dead
Two landslides hit the same area in southern Ethiopia on July 21 and 22, 2024, killing at least 55 people in the Gofa Zone of the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR).
Rising death toll as floods wreak havoc in Ethiopia and Kenya
Over 20 individuals have died and upwards of 12 000 families have been evacuated due to severe flooding in the Somali region of Ethiopia, the regional government reported on November 4, 2023, adding that flooding also caused significant destruction to infrastructure, hindering aid to those affected.
Deadly floods and storms sweep across Kenya and Ethiopia, leaving at least 19 people dead
At least 19 people have died, and hundreds have been displaced in Kenya and Ethiopia due to storms, heavy rain, and flooding affecting various parts of the region over the last week.
Worst drought in 40 years affecting Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its fourth consecutive failed rain season and the worst drought since 1981. At least 15 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are already affected and there are fears this number could jump to 20 million.
Severe flash floods hit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Heavy rainfall affecting the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on August 17, 2021, caused severe flash floods that resulted in heavy damage and fatalities. Homes and cars in several neighborhoods of the capital were submerged, leading to at least 7 fatalities and dozens…
