Dalaffilla Volcano - John Seach

Dalaffilla Volcano Eruption, Ethiopia - John Seach

2008-11-12T20:17:00.000+11:00

Satellite images have shown that the sulphur dioxide plume from the eruption of Dalaffilla volcano in Ethiopia has dissipated over the Pacific, after traveling half way around the world. Some SO2 persists over the northern Indian Ocean, southern India, and Bay of Bengal. Hotspots continue to be recorded on the NW flank of Dalaffilla and up to 6 km NE of the volcano.
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Dalaffilla Volcano Eruption, Ethiopia - John Seach

2008-11-11T10:14:00.000+11:00

Satellite images show that the eruption of Dalaffilla volcano in Ethiopia on 3rd November 2008 (UT) began from fissures on the NE side of the summit. There was a smaller amount erupted from fissures on NW side of the volcano. The main volume of lava emitted was at least 3 km from Alu volcano, and right at the summit of Dalaffilla. Alu and Dalaffilla are twin volcanoes, and therefore connected to the same magma chamber. Instinct indicated that it should have been Alu producing a large basaltic lava flow, but evidence shows that Dalaffilla erupted. It is amazing that in the era of instant information, that one of the largest lava flows in the world in the past 300 years could go almost un-noticed by the world's media, and even the exact location of the eruption still being questioned a week later. The world's media are reluctant to visit the area, even those organisations with an interest and funding to cover such events. How far removed from nature we have become! Such eruptions have the ability to cause global cooling. The large lava flows in Laki, (Iceland 1783) produced a reduction in global temperatures by 1.3 degrees for 2-3 years. There is no indication yet that the eruption at Dalaffilla volcano will reduce global temperatures, but the SO2 plume has traveled half way around the world.
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Trip to Ethiopia - Dalaffilla Volcano (January 2009)

2008-11-08T12:07:00.000+11:00

Join an exciting expedition to Dalaffilla volcano in Ethiopia. In 2008 Dalaffilla volcano produced one of the largest lava flows in the past 300 years. This will be an expedition of adventure and discovery. There is no guarantee that we can access the eruption site, but we will try and visit one of the most interesting eruptions in years.
Estimated departure date: early January 2009
Contact John Seach for more details
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Dalaffilla Volcano, Ethiopia - John Seach

2008-11-07T18:46:00.000+11:00

There is some debate over exactly which volcano erupted in Ethiopia this week. Satellite images show that a large lava flow originated from a region between Dalaffilla and Alu volcanoes in the Erta Ale Range. Alu and Dalaffilla are twin volcanoes separated by only 3 km. Alu volcano is ellipsoidal in shape, and built of old basaltic lavas. In contrast Dalaffilla is a steep cone built by eruptions of silicic lava. Some reports have assumed this week's large lava flow must have come from Alu volcano bacause it has produced basaltic lava flows before. However, satellite images have shown lava hotspots on the side of Dalaffilla volcano. Dalaffilla volcano as the source of the lava flows was confirmed by a researcher at Addis Ababa University. The summary is that an eruption of lava began at at Dalaffilla volcano in the Afar range of Ethiopia on Tuesday 4th November. The lava spread over a large area of at least 300 sq km, and this covered parts of Alu volcano. A sulphur dioxide plume drifted as far as Thailand more than 6000 km away.
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Dalaffilla Volcano, Ethiopia - John Seach

2008-11-06T21:22:00.000+11:00

News reports have been received about an eruption at Dalaffilla volcano in Ethiopia. A large lava flow has occurred, followed by a measured earthquake. On Monday evening, eye witnesses saw lightning at the volcano. Lava covered an area of 300 sq km.
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