Ethiopian Desert
LocationEthiopia
Area136,000 km2
ContinentAfrica
TypeVolcanic
About Ethiopian Desert
Lucy, the 3.2 million year old hominid, was found in the Afar region. The Danakil Depression is one of the lowest and hottest places. Erta Ale volcano has maintained a lava lake for over 100 years.
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