Silent for 10,000 years… then a blast: Eyewitnesses recall Ethiopia volcano eruption

A remote Ethiopian volcano, dormant for millennia, erupted violently, spewing ash 15km high and darkening skies. Locals described the blast as a “bomb of smoke and ash.” While no lives were lost, the eruption has severely impacted livestock-herding communities, with ash covering grazing lands and threatening livelihoods. The event has caused widespread shock due to its unprecedented nature.