Mon Nov 24 13:21:04 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the text, formatted as if it were published by The Hindu:
Headline: Ethiopian Volcano Erupts for First Time in 12,000 Years, Ash Clouds Drift Across Region
Addis Ababa, November 24, 2025 – The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday, November 23, 2025, for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC). The eruption sent plumes of smoke soaring up to 14 kilometers into the atmosphere.
Located approximately 800 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa near the Eritrean border, the Hayli Gubbi volcano sits within the geologically active Rift Valley.
The VAAC reported that ash clouds from the eruption have drifted over Yemen, Oman, India, and northern Pakistan. Videos circulating on social media show a substantial column of smoke rising from the volcano, although AFP has not independently verified these videos.
The Smithsonian Institution’s Global Volcanism Program confirms that there are no recorded eruptions of Hayli Gubbi during the Holocene epoch, which began approximately 12,000 years ago. Simon Carn, a volcanologist and professor at Michigan Technological University, echoed this on Bluesky, noting the lack of historical eruption records.
As of this report, Afar authorities have not responded to inquiries regarding potential casualties or the number of displaced people. The Hindu will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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