Theres something odd happening under an Ethiopian national park.
Rather, magma movement deep underground may have opened a gas deposit.
The good news is that it seems whatever is happening, its slowing down.
Ethiopia’s Mount Fentale can be seen in this image.© Nina R. via Wikimedia Commons
GHGSats Jason McKeever told New Scientist that emissions have been declining since February 9.
Prior to that, the last recorded eruption was back in the 13th century.
That one destroyed an Abyssinian town and church south of the mountain.
There were signs of activity at Mount Fentale even before the methane was detected.
The cause of the anomalies remains unknown.
To say its been a while since Dofan erupted would be an understatement.
Thats not to say its due for an eruption.
Volcanic activity is difficult to predict, even for experts, so dont worry too much about this.
Theres enough toxic stuff being spewed by certain humans to keep you concerned these days.
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