The raw power of a shield volcano! This incredible shot from Episode 28 captures a full lava fountain in all its glory. It’s hard to comprehend the force needed to send molten rock to such dizzying heights, but the result is a breathtaking display of the Earth's immense energy. Notice the dark cloud being formed from the top of the fountain? That's tephra, raining back to the earth and burying everything in its path. The sheer width of the fountain at its peak is a testament to the volcano's pow

BREAKING: An explosive eruption has occurred in the Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in #Ethiopia's Afar Region, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). Toulouse VAAC said the event started at 08:30 UTC on 23 November, with the ash plume rising 45,000 ft (13,716 m) above sea level. Social media posts confirm of ashfall in communities near the volcano, with residents reportedly having breathing problems. This marks the first ever recorded eruption of Hayli Gubbi, which is located