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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

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Erta Ale by Night

Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia

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

Afar Zone 2, Ethiopia

Gaet’ale Pond

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