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All Ethiopia Afar Zone 2

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Afar Zone 2

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia

Updated July 19, 2019

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Dallol

The hottest place on the planet.

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Erta Ale

Ethiopia's "smoking mountain" is in one of the hottest regions on the planet and is home to two lava lakes.

Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia

Gaet’ale Pond

The Earth's saltiest natural body of water belches toxic gas.
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