Danakil Depression:
Earth's most unusual environment.

'The lowest and hottest place on the planet':

A geological depression caused by the continental drift of three tectonic plates, the Danakil Depression is one of Earth's most unusual environments.
Renowned as the 'hottest place on the planet' and home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes, and colourful acidic springs - it's a wonderful, alien environment.

It is also one of the lowest places on the planet at 100 metres (330 ft) below sea level, and without rain for most of the year.
The Danakil Depression is colorful because the volcanic activity heats spring water, bringing sulfur and iron to the surface, leaving behind yellow, green, and orange deposits.

The Danakil Depression is found on the northern part of the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia.