Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption – Ethiopia 23 November 2025 | First Eruption in 12,000 Yearsbr On 23 Nov 2025, Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted explosively for the first time in ~12,000 years, sending ash and SO₂ clouds across the Red Sea toward Yemen, Oman, and India.br On November 23, 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s remote Afar region erupted — its first documented eruption in nearly 12,000 years. (Wikipedia)br The eruption produced a towering ash cloud and a large sulphur-dioxide (SO₂) plume that reached altitudes of up to 45,000 feet (≈ 14 km). (Geo News)br Satellite tracking showed the ash and gas drifting over the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman, and reaching parts of South Asia — including India and northern Pakistan. (Al Jazeera)br Although the region around Hayli Gubbi is sparsely populated and no casualties have been reported, the eruption underscores how even long-dormant shield volcanoes can awaken — raising concerns for aviation safety, air quality, regional climate, and local livelihoods.