Overview

Erta Ale rises to 613 m in Ethiopia, within the the East African Rift of Africa.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：613 m
• Location：Ethiopia
• Continent：Africa
• Range：the East African Rift
• Coordinates：13°36′N 40°40′E