Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates. Livestock belonging to the nomadic Afar people graze this harsh, windswept region.
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Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates.Livestock belonging to the nomadic Afar people graze this harsh, windswept region.
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Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates. The jagged pinnacles and spires close to the lake were formed thousands of years ago when volcanic gases bubbled up through the bottom of an ancient lake that was 100 feet deeper than it is today.Livestock belonging to the nomadic Afar people graze this harsh, windswept r
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Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates. The jagged pinnacles and spires close to the lake were formed thousands of years ago when volcanic gases bubbled up through the bottom of an ancient lake that was 100 feet deeper than it is today.
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Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates. Livestock belonging to the nomadic Afar people graze this harsh, windswept region.
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An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa.Extremely high midday temperatures, which can surpass 120 Fahrenheit.The salt is sold across the border in Ethiopia.
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Shepherd / Goat Breeder in the desert
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Niger, Tenere Desert.Camel Caravan travelling through the Air Mountains & Tenere Desert.This is the largest protected area in Africa, covering over 7.7 million hectares.
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At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa.Thousands of years ago, the lake level was much higher as evidenced by the watermark on the hills. Nomadic Afar tribesmen come here with their camels to collect salt.The salt is sold across the border in Ethiopia.
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