Colourful hydrothermal pools at Dallol, Ethiopia
Alex Coleman
DanakilInsider
Colourful hydrothermal pools and mineral deposits in the Dallol geothermal area of the Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia. The vivid yellow, orange, red and green surfaces reflect the mineral-rich hydrothermal environment created by geothermal activity, evaporation and salt deposition. Additional background on Dallol temperature records and measurement context: https://danakilinsider.com
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Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (opens in a new window)Credit: Alex Coleman (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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Type
Image
Format
JPG
Size
641.4 KB
Aspect
1808:959
Width
1808 px
Height
959 px
Coordinates
14.2417, 40.3000
Tint
Deep orange
Submitted
22 August 2026
Taken
2025
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