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Ertale Volcano, Ethiopia
Photo: Climber prepares to enter Ertale volcano, Ethiopia
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As steam from lava rises, a climber prepares to drop into the caldera of Ertale volcano, where temperatures can reach up to 1,868 degrees Fahrenheit (1,020 degrees Celsius). Ertale, located in Ethiopia, is one of Africa’s few active volcanoes.
Photograph by Carsten Peter

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