ERTA ALE VOLCANO - Part 1: The Largest Permanent Lava Lake on Earth, Ethiopia (Erupting Lava Lake)
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- ERTA ALE LAVA LAKE VOLCANO - Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
Hidden in the middle of Danakil Depression, Afar Region of Ethiopia - The Hottest Place in the World - stands 614 meters high volcano Erta Ale. What makes this volcano so extremely rare is Lava Lake hidden in the crater in the centre of volcano caldera.
Volcanoes with lava lakes are very rare: there are only six of them in the whole world. Erta Ale is the one which is permanently active during last 100 years.
Being to be by-product of Plate Tectonics of East Africa Erta Ale sits in Danakil Depression which is part of East African Rift - scar in Earth crust which is slowly tearing Africa apart. Three tectonic plates - Nubian Plate, Somalia Plate and Arabic Plate are moving apart in pace of 2.5 cm/year speed high enough to calculate that in 10 Million year Africa will loose its Horn of Africa which will become new continent in Indian Ocean.
As consequence of separation of the plates there is major depression/valley in North Part of Ethiopia’s Afar Region calls Afar Triangle. Earth crust is so thin in the area - which lays up to 150 below Sea level - that area is penetrated by number of volcanoes and is pronounced to major earthquakes.
Erta Ale - beside Nyiragongo in Democratic Republic of Congo - was for years high on my wish list of places which I have to visit. After 2012 my dream was shuttered and put on hold since number of tourists was killed on the edge of volcano as a result of long lasting dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea. However last year expeditions to Erta Ale resumed - this time under heavy military escorts - so I could realised my dream and visit Erta Ale in the end of 2015.
In usual case crater of Erta Ale Lava Lave has first terrace about 20 meters down in the crater and additional 20 meter down in the pit there is surface of Lava Lake. I was very fortunate to visit Erta Ale in one of its most active period in ages when level of the Lake was elevated all the way to the edge of the crater and was just less than 2 meters below level of overflow to the bottom of the Erta Ale caldera. Volcanic activities were enormous 24 hours every single day so there is no surprise that majority of my 3 days spend on Erta Ale were dedicated to observation of the lake.
Even everybody is aiming to see volcano in the night - since visual sensation is beside description - it is very difficult to make high quality pictures from night since contrast between darkness and hot lava boiling in up to 1,200 C is impossible to catch on camera. Day pictures are much more manageable.
Another advantage of Erta Ale is the fact that is located in Ethiopia where nobody will tell you what you can and can’t do by the volcano. So decision how close can I go to the volcano was resting entirely with me - and of course I went as closed as my camera could manage. Heat was unsustainable - but I would say picture and movies are quite OK.
First part of the movie “ERUPTING LAVA LAKE” was film mainly during the days and twilight, while second part “THE NIGHT SHOW” was filmed in the darkness. I hope you’ll enjoy both part as much as I enjoyed all 3 days on the top of this spectacular volcano!
Cheers
Jiri
Thanks for sharing! For me as geologist this is one of the top 10 geosites to visit.
Erta Ale is a relatively tame volcano and you can walk right to the edge of the lava lake. However, just check all around the edges for large fountains that can spatter.
And beware of gas!
I don't think there needs to be a "no swimming" sign for this one...
Some might you know, for views and that 😂
Great footage for a great activity on Erta Ale.
From all the considered permanent lava lakes of the world, Nyiragongo is the largest .
+Canal Volcan Hi Canal Volcan. Footage was taken 2 weeks ago during my trip to Ethiopia - particulary to Danakil Depression. Yes you and dirks 1 are right that Nyiragongo is largest in the world (400meters in diameter) but Niaragongo contains lava lake occationaly. During this summer I wanted to go there but after finding that lava lake level is only 2,700 meters - while I would be on the rim in some 3,500 meter I canceled the trip and went to Ethiopia instead - there I was lucky to see lake almost overflowned in the spectacular show. Erta Ale according my information is permanent ever since 1906 while others Niarogongo, Hawaii, Vaunutau... are apparantly only occational lava lakes. However show was great I spend there 4 days and 3 night and honestly I could stay even longer particulary when I could go as close as I wanted - without any restriction as I experienced in Hawaii in 2010. After witnessing eruption of Eyafjallajokull in Iceland 2010 this was second biggest adrenalin rush of my life. CheersJiri
+Jiri VonDrak It is a relative point of view. When can we actually define something permanent ? ;)
But usually most of the people consider 4 permanent lava lakes in the world: erta ale, kilauea, erebus and Nyiragongo, which is present since more than 50 years . (He now has a neighbour with Nyamuragira volcano, in which a lake has recently been detected and observed so far)
the lakes usually debated are Vanuatu's indeed, looking more like boiling cauldrons and "only" 30 years old.
Visiting Erta Ale was probably the best option nowadays considering its high level! Congratulations once again and all the best fort the next adventures to come
I have been there What a lovely place What a lovely country - Ethiopia. a land of origin.
TSEGAYE ASFAW but this is not part of Abyssinia/Ethiopia its afar land they’re related to Somalis, and Oromos in fact they are more Somalis than hebesha the hebesha occupies their land by the threat of the gun
@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 blah blah blah, these people are them, but more like these other people, but then you also have these guys that aren't like those guys, and don't forget about the other people
@@StrangeScaryNewEngland seems you forgot your medication
@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 Nah, I took it a little after that with my coffee
@@sareeyemanusqaame8723 I'm just surprised you replied after 5 years. Lmao.
Amazingly beautifull !!!
We have different view in the beauty
My country is amazing. God blessed us with wonder and beauty as well as History
This is not part of Abyssinia/Ethiopia its afar land they’re related to Somalis, and Oromos in fact they are more Afars than hebesha. The hebesha occupies their land by the threat of the gun
@@redsea334 idiot your shabiya ass is everywhere
Roder donkey shut up 🤐
@@redsea334 shabiya how are u today
The cinematography in this is fantastic! So many great shots!
thank you mr Jiri , it is realy great video , great filming in to this rare opportunity that lake is overflowing 👍🏻
Yep, that’s some lovely liquid rock right there, served hot and fresh from the source. I wonder how far a block of tungsten would fall if you lobbed it into the lake.
Perhaps all the way to the bottom of the magma chamber. Too bad it couldn't send any signals back!
if we can think out of the box, then such permanent lake volcanoes can be used for electricity production, instead of using fossil fuel powered engines
I think nuclear power in some aspects is the way to go because it's safe for the environment and the energy runs forever
@@anonymousblack1738 hahaha
@@jquest43 well I'm just saying yes there have been disasters but it's very rare. When it happens someone didnt follow there protocol. So if we cant prevent that from happening then yeah I think it will be a lot better than burning coal and putting crap into our environment.
While the beauty of this rare natural phenomenon is full of potential, should not the cauldron of the human mind create responsible outlets while protecting the wild inspiration!!!
@@anonymousblack1738 Yes, but spent fuel rods are hazards and just like a nuclear disaster the spent uranium fuel rods takes centuries to be fully inert
i am so proud to be ethiopian
Amazing footage...did you experience any gas hazards - sulphur dioxide etc.?
Hi Paul, yes I experienced some minor inconvenience when wind was blowing
wrong direction so I have to use mask - but nothing comparable with Ijen volcano
in Indonesia. Everything was cool and really exciting. Just returned from
Labrador and Newfoundland shooting and filming icebergs - It will come shortly
on my site. Cheers
Jiri
Excellent avez vous d'autre vidéos bravo la vidéo !!!!
Very nice mr Jiri!
I'm here watching volcano videos after seeing the tourists in new Zealand get mangled by that volcano... Seeing people hang around a volcano which is known as one of the most dangerous In the world is mind blowing at this point. The footage itself is beautiful and terrifying at the same time
I would love to swim in this beautiful lake. 🔥
don't be hurry if u are become one of the ppl who don't get the marcy of Allah u will be swim this waves of hell.
why we are talking about this
Earth Chan seems to be in a good mood today...
oop haha
outstanding video photography
Incredible... And to think there's one of these at the south pole!
Mount Erebus
Amazing footage! You are doing such a great job! This volcano is said to be erupting again since Dec.31st 2021 now. Haven't found any actual footage, but found your beautiful video! 😍
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Hello.Great footage. The lake level is particularly hight, it's impressive. When did these pictures were taken please?
ps: drikc1 is right: the largest permanent lava lake on Earth is actually Niyragongo. , but this do not alter the impressiveness of the pictures
+Canal Volcan Hi Canal Volcan. Footage was taken 2 weeks ago during my trip to Ethiopia - particulary to Danakil Depression. Yes you and dirks 1 are right that Nyiragongo is largest in the world (400meters in diameter) but Niaragongo contains lava lake occationaly. During this summer I wanted to go there but after finding that lava lake level is only 2,700 meters - while I would be on the rim in some 3,500 meter I canceled the trip and went to Ethiopia instead - there I was lucky to see lake almost overflowned in the spectacular show. Erta Ale according my information is permanent ever since 1906 while others Niarogongo, Hawaii, Vaunutau... are apparantly only occational lava lakes. However show was great I spend there 4 days and 3 night and honestly I could stay even longer particulary when I could go as close as I wanted - without any restriction as I experienced in Hawaii in 2010. After witnessing eruption of Eyafjallajokull in Iceland 2010 this was second biggest adrenalin rush of my life. CheersJiri
Did he died
Fascinant.,hypnotique,beau tout simplement..👏🏽🍻
Nice footage but Nyiragongo has the world's biggest permanent lava lake :)
Correct
Yes
It's absulutely the hell.
I've always wanted to see the Dallol Volcano in person.
Beautiful footage. What camera did you use? The red came out perfectly.
Canon 5D Mark III (now it's Mark IV - However III was miracle in it's time)
It was Canon 5D Mark III back in 2015 - today it would be Mark iV - but Mark III was really dandy in that time - unfortunately not 4K yet. White balance was manually set up on each shot
Tnx for discovered ethiopia
Spectacular
Great footage Jiri, all your hard work and concentration clearly paid off!
I think that the government's should send a probe down the lava tube to the center of the earth. Why nott!!!
Such a tame volcano, and working for >100 years... They could build a power plant around it. Lots of energy seems to remain scattered without a good use!
Awesome! Thank you!
I have always want to see ERTA ALE!!!
wonderful video
The lava lake seems much smaller than it has been in the past...
What an amazing place. Incredible to think that that is actual molten rock 😮.
Props to that "Archer: Danger Island" typography.
Как красиво! 😍
Hard to imagine how deep this river .
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Neat how early in the video you can see a strand of Pele's hair being pushed upwards by the heat and is waving around like a piece of spider web silk
Amazing!
Greatness.
it would be cool if we can figure out a way to go in the molten lava and not getting hurt in the process
James White is there anything humans have created that is lava proof??
Qui est la grasse a M Rethori ?
Imponent!! 😍
ça doit ^¨être vraiment beau la nuit une spectacle a ciel ouvert
O M G
Extremely near at mother nature
It looks unquenchable!!
How is the safety there? I am going there by myself.
It is very safe. I am Ethiopian
suddenly I want to go swimming
You should know about salt lake city Utah (Yellowstone)
ooh that's hot
Advancement get: We need to go deeper
Impresionante debe ser estar ahi
I am a little bit jealous, when I was there in 2011, lava lake vas 20 m bellow the surface.
where is this volcano ?
Ethiopia
poor boy
Afar
I find it extremely difficult to believe that the first person to see this was in 1960. I can't help but to think that in the not to distant past people were thrown in there to appease the gods. Secondly I also can't shake the feeling that a volcano at the bottom of the ocean might be a little harder to get to. Beautiful landscape with intoxicating views all the same.
I think you got the info wrong. 1960 is relevant only to the claim that the volcano has been attested a permanent lava lake since then. The volcano was known to Europeans at the end of the 19th century. But it was named Erta Ale a long time ago, which means it was known a long time ago.
No bruh these people living in this area habe been monotheistic since the beginning they don't sacrifice people they are actually muslims
Is it possible that this could
Erupt and blow or does it just stay like that?
its like a russian roulette
They have just discovered a larger one in Antarctic
cooooooolll
Imagine the smell...
Será que alguém poderia jogar um bloco de gelo ou cilindro bem grande e cheio de propano ali dentro e filmar? É pedir muito?!
So volatile like Hawaii volcanos
Are you sure it's the largest lake? Nyiragongo seems to be much bigger...
The "largest permanent lake". Nyiragongo is big too, but not permanent.
it is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lava_lake
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Is this sign of hell
Gollum's home.
まるでマグマ温泉♨️…アぢぃ！！！🔥
ええっ、⁈そんな近くで撮影あぶないですよ、離れて！
I guess you can simply walk into Mordor.
I'm scared
Nothing is ever permanent.
barrel of liquid nitrogen in there would cause a HUGH explosion. when the dense lava compress the liquid nitrogen which then expand Extremely fast when super heated.
drop it from a helicopter. that would be cool
+sean flptu
How would it penetrate the surface though? Liquid nitrogen is much much lighter than rock.
Barberman It wouldnt because it would evaporate on the surface
Jiti mn 3nd raid !
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I wanna throw something in there to watch it melt.
Like to throw a propane tank in or a bottle of used motor oil.
Build a giant pipe then inject it in the middle of the lake then inside it slide it down with a nuke
R Cortez either the lava will destroy the nuke and it wont detonate, and if it does detonate the lava wont create any special effect, also putting a pipe in lava is probably gonna melt
@@Tatusiek_1 You don't really know how powerful nukes nowadays yea? (Tsar Bomba) Nigga. As for the pipe... Then use a giant ass tungsten pipe for fun
R Cortez If a nuke is damaged before detonation, it mostlikely wont detonate. Power in this case doesn’t mean anything. That’s why nukes have to detonate before they hit the ground and break. They are delicate
deslumbrante!
A volte sembra un fiume che scorre
What a nice place to bring my exes for a tour
r/arethestraightsok
Q horror ver eso
This is what will happen to the people who decide to not follow Christ
This active lava justifies that the earth is flat and it si statioary, not rotating at all!
wrong
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fake lava !
This is the real Mt Sinai Located at the edge of the great desert (Sahara) at the border with the land of Canaan (Ethiopia), not too far from Mt Zion (Mt Kenya) and very close to the Reed Sea ( the Nile, ) which was mistranslated to Red Sea and our history and scripture was stolen and transplanted in Israel. Unless God was an idiot, when he promised the Israelites the land of milk and honey he was referring to Africa, not some desert wasteland, where nothing grows without irrigation. Wake up. The Israelites are African Shalom.
This is afar land kushetic closely related to Somalis and Oromos the hebesha occupies the land by the threat of the gun hand this people been free they would completely separate from Abyssinia becoming part of Djibouti, Somalia or become separate independent state. They have more to loose being part of Ethiopia than to benefit it. Being part of Ethiopia only undermines them.
You are stuck in time warp. Move on.
look at Somalia, a failed state with alshabab and jihadists roaming in it lol, you zoomalis never fail to impress me with your hypocrisies. You idiot if you want to go back in time history tells that the hole horn africa,Yemen, Sudan, parts of Egypt and Saudi were all part of Ethiopia, that is how great the Abyssnian kingdom was!
Bruh afars are discriminated in Djibouti and Djibouti was created because of a deal between abyssinia and france plus the sultan of afar is well known for being pro Ethiopia he claims both Djibouti and southern Eritrea as a land of Ethiopia
Believe in Almighty Allah and be Muslim before you die...otherwise hell is waiting for you....that is good picture to think of hellfire...May Almighty Allah save us from Hellfire..aamiin