Ethiopia Volcano Eruption Raises Health and Travel Concerns Worldwide
Since this morning, only one topic has been trending on social media, WhatsApp groups, and news feeds — a dormant volcano in Ethiopia has suddenly erupted. At first, people thought it might just be a rumor, but when reports of ash clouds and flight cancellations started coming in, the whole world’s attention turned in that direction. Ethiopia, an ancient and beautiful country in Africa, has a volcano that had remained silent for thousands of years. Suddenly, it became active again. After the eruption, a massive cloud of smoke and ash formed in the sky and spread far and wide with the winds. People reported that the ground shook slightly, and the sky looked like it was covered with thick clouds. In some areas, daylight became dim, and a strange smell was felt in the air. Volcanic ash is actually made up of very fine particles of rock and soil, which can be harmful to humans if too much of it enters the body through breathing. How Far Did the Ash Cloud Reach? The biggest impact of t...