BREAKING: An explosive eruption has occurred in the Hayli Gubbi shield volcano in #Ethiopia's Afar Region, according to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC). Toulouse VAAC said the event started at 08:30 UTC on 23 November, with the ash plume rising 45,000 ft (13,716 m) above sea level. Social media posts confirm of ashfall in communities near the volcano, with residents reportedly having breathing problems. This marks the first ever recorded eruption of Hayli Gubbi, which is located