DANAKIL DEPRESSION

One of the hottest places on Earth — acid pools, salt flats and lava lakes.

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Afar salt miners still cut blocks by hand and carry them by camel caravan, as they have for centuries.

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Danakil Depression, Afar, Ethiopia14.2417°, 40.3000°Open in Google Maps

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