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The Haile Gubi volcano in the Afar region of Ethiopia erupted after about 12 thousand years.
A volcano in Ethiopia suddenly erupted on Sunday after 12 thousand years. The smoke rising from this explosion reached a height of about 15 km and spread to Yemen and Oman after crossing the Red Sea.
The explosion occurred at the Haile Gubbi volcano in the Afar region. It was such an old and quiet volcano that there was no record of it till date. No one has died in this incident but the governments of Yemen and Oman have asked people to take precautions, especially those who have trouble breathing.
Airplanes are also facing problems due to the ash spread in the sky. There is a possibility of ashfall over India also, hence flights are being monitored in areas like Delhi-Jaipur. Officials said two international flights departing from Kochi airport on Monday were canceled due to the volcanic eruption.
Ash particles can damage the engine, hence caution is being taken as per international aviation protocol.
The picture is taken from flight tracker. Many flights diverted or were canceled to avoid the red and orange danger zones.
DGCA issued guidelines
It is estimated that this cloud of ash may also reach the areas of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana by Monday night. Meanwhile, India’s DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has issued detailed guidelines for airlines.
The instructions state that airlines should avoid ash-affected areas and flight levels at all costs, and make changes to routing, flight planning and fuel management according to the latest advisories.
DGCA has also said that if there is even the slightest suspicion that an aircraft has come in contact with ash, such as disturbance in engine performance, smoke or smell in the cabin, then the airline will have to inform it immediately. If the ash affects airport operations, the airport concerned will have to immediately inspect runways, taxiways and aprons.
3 pictures related to Heli Gubbi volcano eruption…
The ash emitted from the volcano spread for several kilometers into the sky. (Photo-Social Media)
VAAC satellite assessments showed that the ash cloud had crossed the Red Sea in an easterly direction and reached Yemen and Oman. (Photo-Social Media)
Although the volcano seems to be calming down at the moment, experts say that sometimes after the initial eruption in the Shield Volcano, there may be repeated explosions. (Photo-Social Media)
Scientists have to rely on satellite images and remote sensing technology to find out what is happening there. (Photo-Social Media)
Fear of further eruptions in the volcano
Scientists have described the volcanic eruption after thousands of years as one of the most extraordinary events in the history of this region.
According to Gulf News, a large amount of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) was also released along with the explosion, which has increased concerns about the impact on the environment and health.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society, said that if a volcano is suddenly releasing more SO₂, it indicates that pressure inside is increasing, the magma is moving and further eruptions may occur.
“This event is a rare opportunity for scientists to get a closer look at a volcano that has awakened after a very long time,” Al Jarwan said.
Although the volcano seems to be calming down at the moment, experts say that sometimes after the initial eruption in the Shield Volcano, there may be repeated explosions.
Know the scientific importance of volcanic eruption
Haile Gubbi is part of the Afar Rift. This is an area where the earth’s tectonic plates are continuously shifting. Other volcanoes in the region, such as Erta Ale, are already continuously monitored. In such a situation, the sudden activation of Heli Gubbi raises questions about what deep changes are taking place in the magma inside the Earth.
The incident also highlights the importance of international satellite systems and cross-border ash warnings. Volcanic ash can travel thousands of kilometers away, so agencies of many countries are tracking it together.
Researchers are now eyeing Heli Gubbi as a major site for future study. They will try to understand why this volcano became active now after remaining silent for thousands of years. Such studies may provide new clues about the behavior of shield volcanoes located in tectonic rift areas.
When scientists study such rare eruptions, it will help them understand the behavior of volcanoes that exist in areas with tectonic rifts (where the Earth’s plates are moving apart).
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