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The gates of hell in the middle of Ethiopia

Hell on Earth

Is this what hell is like? Photographer Joel Santos visited more than 40 countries scattered across all continents, and in Ethiopia, on the Erta Ale volcano, he came across a strange scene that resembles the gates of hell.

You too Danakil depression on the volcano Erta Ale resembles the gates of hell? That it is the place on Earth that is closest to hell is supported by the fact that it is the Afar region, where it is located, one of the hottest areas in the world.

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An active 613-meter volcano Erta Ale boasts a permanent lava lake in the crater and numerous rivers of lava. Learn more about the volcano, the depression and the region in the stunning reportage video above.

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