Mysterious land in the 'dark continent', lake water filled with acid, likened to 'hell on earth' still attracts tourists

In recent times, adventurous travelers have turned their attention to the Danakil, a “caltrop” in northern Ethiopia that is known as one of the hottest and most inhospitable destinations on Earth.

With its surreal beauty, like a scene from another world , many people mistake this for a scene from the Star Wars series. However, the truth is that these are real photos of Danakil, a place that experts call "hell on earth".

The Danakil Depression is a depression located in northern Ethiopia, the result of the collision of three African tectonic plates.

There are green lakes, orange craters, sulfur springs and boiling water that constantly release hot steam into the air, along with the “ghost town” of Dallol located in the middle of colorful salt flats. All of these create a mysterious but equally dangerous beauty for Danakil.

In the early 20th century, Dallol had a railway station as a working mining town. However, Dallol is now only accessible by camel or car, and it takes over 4 hours to travel from there to Mekele, the nearest town.

After mining operations ceased in the 1960s, Dallol became a largely deserted town. No one could live there due to its isolation and harsh environment.

Even though it is one of the most dangerous environments in the world, there are still some adventurous tourists who look forward to taking a tour of this hot cauldron.

Where there is demand, there is supply, and some companies are still taking the risk of offering guided tours of the area, with the condition that they constantly warn people to spend a lot of time in the car because of the extremely hot weather. Temperatures have been measured at times as high as 55℃, which can cause serious health problems.

Visitors to the Afar region, where the Danakil Depression is located, can also take a trek through the Erta Ale crater with its permanent lava pits. This gives them the opportunity to experience the magic and uniqueness of the impressive natural landscape, but they must also remember the dangers and be careful with every step.

Visitors are also reminded to be careful around the Danakil lakes. While the green and blue lakes are beautiful and unique, they are just as dangerous as the lava pits, as they are actually made of concentrated sulfuric acid, strong enough to dissolve the soles of shoes.

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