Volcanic Landscapes

This collection highlights the geological diversity of the Main Ethiopian Rift within the East Shewa Zone. The landscape features a mix of active stratovolcanoes like Mount Fentale, known for its massive four-kilometer-wide caldera, and extinct peaks such as Mount Zuqualla, which houses a sacred crater lake. The region is defined by geothermal activity, including the hot springs of Sodore and the obsidian-rich terrain of the Boset-Bericha complex, showcasing the ongoing tectonic processes that shape the Great Rift Valley.

Mount Fentale

Fentale is a stratovolcano located in Awash National Park which was found in the Afar Region, Ethiopia.

Mount Zuqualla

Mount Zuqualla is an extinct volcano in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia.

Sodore

A geothermal area known for its natural hot springs and resort facilities situated along the Awash River at the base of a volcanic ridge.

Gauaba

Extinct volcano located within the Main Ethiopian Rift.

Boset-Bericha

A complex stratovolcano featuring two main peaks, Boset and Bericha, characterized by extensive obsidian lava flows and active fumaroles.

Beru

Extinct volcano situated in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region.

Sabober ?

A volcanic crater and cinder cone located southeast of Mount Fentale within the boundaries of Awash National Park.