Ethiopia braces for potential volcanic eruptions as it deals with a series of earthquakes.

Ethiopia has faced a series of earthquakes since early 2025, with a 5.7 magnitude quake on January 4. This activity has raised concerns about potential volcanic eruptions near active volcanoes Fentale and Dofen. Relocating around 60,000 residents to temporary shelters, the Ethiopian Disaster Risk Management Council is responding to the risk. Monitoring and early warning systems are crucial to mitigate risks posed by volcanic activity and further earthquakes.

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