Day 12 of 365
January 12
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Geography The Danakil Depression
The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is one of the hottest, driest, and lowest places on Earth, sitting 125 meters below sea level. Temperatures regularly exceed 120°F, and it features acid pools, sulfur fields, and lava lakes. Despite the harsh conditions, the Afar people have lived in this region for centuries, mining salt from ancient ocean deposits.
💡 Did you know?
The Danakil Depression is one of the few places on Earth where you can see Earth's crust being formed in real-time!
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