Earthquakes and volcanic activity are both common in Ethiopia. The country is located in a geologically active region, the East African Rift System ... term planning for land use are also key.

been the epicenter of volcanic activity in Ethiopia's Afar region. From a distance, it looks serene and peaceful. As you approach, however, you're met with rifts from the strong land vibrations ...

“The Rift Valley has many cracks filled with volcanic ash. When it rains, the cracks are filled with water and become wet. Due to changes in land use that causes water run-off and ...

"Over the past few weeks, several earthquakes originating from the Great Rift Valley have been recorded in Ethiopia ... earthquakes related to the Fentale volcanic complex were recorded last ...

The Smithsonian collaborates with the USGS to publish a weekly summary of global volcanism (https://volcano.si.edu ... 5.7 earthquakes in the Rift Valley of central Ethiopia.