Dallol

Viewpoint · Ethiopia

Description

A surreal hydrothermal field in the Danakil Depression at 45 m below sea level, a landscape of neon-yellow, green and orange acid pools, salt towers and sulfur springs. One of the hottest inhabited places on earth.

Key facts

Dallol is in Afar Region.

Region
Afar Region
Elevation
-91 m
Parking
1.3 km
Nearest village
Hamad 'Ela · 18 km