Ethiopian Volcanic Crisis; Large Magma Intrusion Underway, All You Need to Know

[@GeologyHub]

This is a potentially concerning situation. While in all likelihood no eruption will occur, the chance of an eruption still occurring exists. I ask that this video be shared to help spread the word of this magma intrusion and the potential hazards it might bring. Eruptions involving rhyolite magma are incredibly dangerous. The reason why no upload occurred yesterday was because I was contacting the relevant authorities to warn them. While I might be misinterpreting a response I received due to a language barrier, at least one authority figure in Ethiopia which monitors the volcano seemingly approved this video when I sent them my full script for fact checking purposes.

[@drunkpaulocosta]

Bro stop using AI for the voice. It literally makes anything you say less credible. Like bro nobody cares if you have an accent. If it's strong practice here. Don't be a lazy POS using the same tools as tiktokers.

[@DemeriseJones]

I have seen video clips taken from locals that live around the base of Fentale that show geysers shooting multiple meters of dirty water and steam high into the air, huge cracks in the ground, as well as ground deformation. I have fact checked this information with one of my life long friends who has lived in Africa for over 25 years and now lives near the capital, Addis Ababa, as a wildlife biologist/behaviorist. I had never heard of the Fentale volcano until I spoke with her two days ago when she told me that the local residents are very concerned about what is happening and that many families have already relocated. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge and research with us. We so very much appreciate you.

[@nattypezman4894]

I have learned a few things from watching your channel, thank you.

[@erinmac4750]

I've always been impressed by the amount of information you effectively communicate in your short videos, as well as your coverage of events, especially your concern for people. Much respect for you following this through to even contacting the Ethiopian government. I bet that took some time and determination. Not that you need more to do, but i wiuld suggest trying to relay this to media outlets that cover the region, such as Al Jazeera, so that maybe people who miss government info would have another outlet. I'm so glad your channel has grown to reach so many. Your succinct, well researched information and straightforward presentation is what's needed in our current media environment.

[@Theranthrope]

It should be noted that this is due to Ethiopia and the entire African Rift Zone being located over an Iceland-like mantle plume and the entire region is part of the Karoo and Ferrar Large Igneous Provinces (LIP) which is a Columbia River-type flood-basalt Super Volcano. This type of Super Volcano doesn't explode violently like the current rhyolitic Yellowstone or Mt Toba Calderas, but slowly buries the region in kilometers-thick basalt flows on the 100,000 to 1M years scale via magmatic extrusions every few thousand years.

[@davada123]

Reaching out to Embassies is a fantastic use of your platform, going well above what I'd expect from a youtuber.

[@rdbchase]

"embassies" -- think they're all subscribers?

[@Cider4144]

Hopefully the local authority will monitor the system and take the appropriate actions. You did your part, well done for speaking up.

[@princessofthecape2078]

There is no local authority. It's Ethiopia.

[@brionfranks478]

​@princessofthecape2078 in that part of the world they don go til de volcano blow.

[@girmaa5480]

We have brutal government who don't care about the people of Afar... So sad

[@bukclkalkelk]

@@brionfranks478 lol

[@christophmahler]

0:52 it's like sending electric chainsaws to hurricane helene victims...

[@Razgriz__1]

I have to say it's impressive the amount of information gathering you do in order to pick up on and warn about this in an underdeveloped and low profile area of the world. Thanks for the work that you do.

[@Joe-e4g7q]

When you said 15km i kinda thought it was a bit much, until you said it may not be a basic basalt intrusion. Thanks for caring so deeply about volcanology and Geology. I hope the gov there heeds your warning.

[@Just_Sara]

And caring about the people it could harm.

[@imqqmi]

And a probability of being off by 2km (could be in either direction).

[@isaacbunsen5833]

Wracking my brain for ideal places to share this

[@robertharker]

Feed the KZbin algorithm with a comment. Great video. Thanks!

[@atlasorganics4434]

I'm here in Ethiopia on vacation, and I share your concern. A big eruption is eminent

[@scottritomanaksimonscott6213]

Did you experience any noticeable geological changes? Such as surface cracks, increased hydrothermal activity, harmonic tremors etc

[@Doxymeister]

Does it seem like the authorities are on it?

[@jenniferaddison3829]

What’s being done?

[@rockweiler777]

My world is so much richer for your generosity and dedication.

[@francoischantal5157]

Top notch channel. You deserve to make a difference.

[@xwiick]

Thanks for all the hard work on these videos!

[@InsidiousSwede]

"I cannot risk the chance that I am right" Thanks for putting out a video on this.

[@erinmac4750]

Wow! This great looking out for your fellow humans. I hope the government is already taking steps to protect people, but I know there is instability in the region. I wish the best for the people of Ethiopia.

[@vixtex]

Thank you for this update. I hope folks will get enough warning to evacuate 🌋

[@TottWriter]

Commenting for the algorithm gods, I really appreciate all that you do to keep people around the world safe.

[@Be_Mndfl]

Thank you as always for the update. Grateful there are people like you to help people and save lives. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@genuineimpulse9134]

Thank you for paying attention and alerting others with your concerns.

[@laz7774]

i am from there, let me know if you need anything man. Great insight

[@deborahferguson1163]

Thank you GH for researching this and bringing it to the authorities attention. Better to be warned!!

[@yzettasmith4194]

Warning the officials is a step beyond. Kudos to you!

[@diffrntlytwistd7442]

those poor locals, so much never-ending tragedy ... this area of Ethiopia is beautiful BECAUSE of the Volcanic system... they started in the 1960's to preserve this area and it's wildlife. But their struggle is constant.

[@Mr_Obvious]

I love your channel and the work and effort you put in to at least try and spread the word to potentially save lives. You're a good man. Thank you for all you do!

[@AnthemUnanthemed]

bumping for the algorithm

[@LuisAldamiz]

Wow! Scary. Hopefully your warning will save lives.

[@venturefanatic9262]

Thank you for your concern and notifications.

[@christophmahler]

Thanks for informing the embassy.

[@raymondg7565]

Thank you for this important report.

[@gaius_enceladus]

The East Africa Rift Zone is really interesting! I remember seeing the small Dabbahu fissure eruption a few years ago where a crack opened up and emitted ash and steam. It's amazing seeing the "Horn of Africa" very slowly splitting from the rest of the continent and drifting away.

[@RockHudrock]

I hope they see this!!! 🙏🏼

[@allisonangier1631]

Compassion, from Texas.

[@shirleyakins7232]

Good of you to care enough to say something.

[@nian60]

You never know, someone in Ethiopia might watch your video. Thanks for making it.

[@jnturner506]

Excellent video and fully concur with your better safe than sorry warning. I am also intrigued: where do you get the data to know about this intrusion?

[@EddyBearTeddyBear]

Thankyou for trying to warn people & potentially trying to save lives. I hope that they bear it in mind and put plans in place just in case.

[@gracedoner4407]

I love your videos and I check for them every day. Could you please leave the text on the screen long enough for it to be read without having to constantly rewind?

[@diffrntlytwistd7442]

you could click your ⚙ button and slow the playback speed

[@Just_Sara]

It would make the videos very long, so I think the standard method for this type of video is to either play it slower or pause to read.

[@rainydaylady6596]

Thank you for doing your best to warn the powers that be. It's scary to think they'll ignore your warning. I hope they are smart enough to look at your data and do the right thing for their people. 😲

[@Kaue1722]

I really hope this information is passed on there and everyone stays safe.

[@meredythmackinnon-love513]

Thank you so much for bringing this situation to light and warning people of the danger. I hope the people in Ethiopia listen & the area evacuated. You are a good person.

[@ThatBubbleMix96]

These local people deserve to be warned. How sad

[@aasgier9091]

Algorithm boop, as this is quite concerning and people in the area should at least be aware of the threat, even in case no eruption occurs.

[@RoseNZieg]

ground deformation is bad. if it continues, the eruption phase could be a reality. I hope there are people monitoring it.

[@MSjackiesaunders]

How grateful the Ethiopian government should be for you following through on your limited information! That entire Rift Zone in Africa is a massive tragedy waiting to happen, not just for humans but also for the unique animal species of the area, many of which are already threatened by extinction due to human predation.

[@bowenzhou5264]

Alarming information 😯

[@rickkearn7100]

GH you are a national treasure and a caring human being. God Bless.

[@mhayashica]

I will feed the algorithm

[@fiammaeva8829]

Thank you

[@EastBayFlipper]

If this volcano was in a "lighter climate" then the mainstream media would give a damn🤦🏿🤦‍♂️ I hope your warning is heard by the people it can help

[@EastBayFlipper]

Try contacting the UN Ethiopian delegation by email and good luck 👍

[@nikkiwadleigh7796]

Shared!

[@stevejohnson3357]

I hope national geologic surveys pay attention when you call.

[@Godeater42]

I hope they’re not making a tragic documentary about this in a few years or a movie based on it.

[@whisperingpines2469]

Great job finding this, and sharing what you found.

[@yomogami4561]

thanks for the information

[@skywalker9543]

Thanks!

[@vrccim5930]

Thanks.

[@danb8877]

thank u for your amazing videos

[@notozknows]

There is nothing wrong about warning us of possibilities, such as, earthquakes or tsunamis. I would like to be informed and if nothing happens, thats a good thing. Thanx for your expertise!

[@Sphynx93rkn]

Shared 👍

[@mikloskecsmar38]

Thanks

[@mylesmacleod4306]

You're a good person. I have an M. A. In philosophy, so I know what I'm talking about.

[@jodlen49]

Thank you :)

[@NovaruptaVS]

Let's hope this video gets picked up by the algorithm.

[@TheZitherish]

I saw your tweet.🖖

[@sladestumbo4117]

Hi, I love your videos because I’m very interested in geology but I’m not a geologist. We need more programs test present the various sciences to lay people. But I’m confused. How did you come to this conclusion regarding the magma intrusion? Were there instruments there and if so why are scientists there not alarmed? Magically, what led to your conclusion? Thanks.

[@StuffandThings_]

Its honestly nuts how understudied much of the world's volcanoes are. Meanwhile, people are constantly freaking out about every minuscule development in Iceland or Hawaii. Hopefully some monitoring equipment is put up there, a little bit would go a long way to reduce speculation, and maybe a live camera to generate some wider interest and discussion plus monitoring.

[@laattardo]

You are not one to hope on the CornFear bandwagon. So, it was jarring to see your warning. I wish you would do an update on Campi Flegrii

[@kathysmith6413]

may all the people in that area be safe. and if they do not do anything then i hope you are wrong.

[@WillowWispFlame]

Hopefully this is taken seriously, this could turn into a bad situation.

[@aliensounddigital8729]

Hope they get help. Otherwise this is pretty cool. Better safe than sorry.

[@RedTideRTS]

Shared.

[@jenniferaddison3829]

Oh man, you’re amazing! Seriously, a great human being. I hope they listen and take action. I know it’ll hurt your heart if they don’t listen, but u tried!

[@dustercat21]

I really hope they take you seriously

[@jokerace8227]

I've wondered if the increased earthquake activity the last few months along the East African Great Rift might lead to a fissure.

[@Amandalynn6350]

Shared

[@alphared4655]

Geology getting bumped via commenting and liking

[@TheSpaceEnthusiast-vl6wx]

Thanks as always, Geology Hub!

[@AaronGeo]

It's not Erta Ale? That's crazy

[@The_AgentSmith]

its in different place

[@jeffreydavis1986]

Thank you!

[@timmontano8792]

You've done all you can so, any devastating geological affect is now squarely on the shoulders of the powers that be within the country of Ethiopia.

[@timmontano8792]

There are several Ethiopia related Facebook pages including one connected with their government. I really don't know if it will help at all but I went ahead and messaged them with a link to this video. Whether my message gets read or not is anyone's guess. Maybe if enough people message them, they'll actually do something positive if they do anything at all.

[@davidcranstone9044]

Congratulations! You in turn have done everything you can to get the message through to those who really need to know.

[@waynecontinuum7934]

Remember the giant volcanic eruption under the ocean that sent huge amounts of water vapor into the atmosphere. How is this affecting moisture release throughout the planet? And what about the idea that numerous volcanic eruptions under the ocean as the main cause of huge amounts of moisture coming down to form glaciers which explains the glacial periods.

[@giatomcat8790]

It is better to evacuate and be wrong, than stay and be right. It's obvious. Also obvious is, things can be replaced people can't. Your warnings are to be taken seriously. (you should be working on your doctorate, because look at you being all smart and stuff ).

[@UraTrowelie]

Props

[@SlinkyGaming]

Thanks for sharing this info, while I'm not in Ethiopia, I do like when people care for others. Doing my part to help the algarhythem!

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Is Algarhythem a country that I'm not aware of?

[@leeanderson2912]

One thing I have learned--Geological movements can happen MUCH faster and MORE violently than mainstream analysts are fond of predicting.

[@marksinger3067]

The voice the voice ..

[@eman7892]

Great rift valley....

[@jeffrapier947]

This has all the makings of a disaster movie. A scientist sees an emergent threat and attempts to alert the government, who promptly ignores the report.

[@JamesGarner-dn2mk]

Comment to spread da word.

[@bilcal]

Thanks for your concern and willingness to speak out. May the local authority follow through to warn and monitor the situation. I hope they have the tools necessary to monitor effectively.

[@thepacifier3267]

Do you have an approximate time frame for a possible eruption to occur?

[@Nightscape_]

I wonder where evacuated people have live while being displaced? Does Ethiopia have everyone stay in homeless shelters? I actually wonder if that is what governments In other countries do as well. If people in the USA have to be evacuated due to volcano unrest, where do they go?

[@dna3930]

Better safe then sorry!

[@soranuareane]

In especially this case, it's better to say something and be wrong than to say nothing and be right.

[@Morganandthecreatures]

Comment to boost the algorithm

[@skybluskyblueify]

If someone lived near there what would be further signs leading to a even more dangerous or fatal event was about to take place? Is it like what Iceland saw before fountains of lava erupted? Like what Mt St Helens saw before the landslide eruption?

[@SevereWeatherCenter]

Since the magma intrusion is rhyolitic, how large could the eruption be?

[@fbiagentmiyakohoshino8223]

how did you even find out about it

[@diffrntlytwistd7442]

there have been 8 x mag 4+ quakes in the last 3 weeks that outside countries have picked up and reported.... unusual for this area, it got us 🤓's peeking in, and we saw only "standard' tectonic statements being released that did NOT acknowledge this new activity.... we cannot see quakes from that area smaller than M4+ because the local station is unmanned.. but with no 'mainshock' and the little known volcanic history, It rang us volcano watchers bell and the chatter began.

[@nattypezman4894]

Could this affect the area that has opened up along the East African Rift?

[@clover-toadnature9705]

Remember To like for the algorithm

[@ragnapodewski4694]

If there are active volcanoes near, it may be dangerous, but in history never occurred an aruption in non-volcanic areas.

[@davidcranstone9044]

There are at least two, named in the video. But major fissure eruptions can and do occur in rift zones (which this is) regardless of whether there are any 'point' volcanoes nearby.