Volcanic Deserts
4 deserts.
Danakil Desert
The hottest place on Earth by year-round average temperature at 34.4C. Contains Dallol, th...
Danakil detail
The Afar people mine salt by hand in 50C heat, cutting blocks from the ancient lake bed. T...
Ethiopian Desert
Lucy, the 3.2 million year old hominid, was found in the Afar region. The Danakil Depressi...
El Pinacate and Gran Desierto de Altar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 combining a dormant volcanic field with the larges...