A volcano in northern Ethiopia erupted Sunday, marking its first known eruption in 12,000 years. The volcano, called Hayli Gubbi, spewed ash up to nine miles into the air for several days, leading to flight cancellations and spreading a layer of dust across nearby communities.

"While no human lives and livestock have been lost so far, many villages have been covered in ash and as a result their animals have little to eat," an official said.

Ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia covered parts of Pakistan and northern India on Tuesday, forcing Air India and Akasa Air to cancel some flights as a precaution.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths.

Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after 12,000 years, sending a 14km ash plume eastward. This ash travelled over 4,000 kms towards India, raising concerns about flight safety. Volcanic ash can cause engine failure,

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Volcanic activity in northern Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano subsided Tuesday after an eruption over the weekend that left a trail of destruction in nearby villages and caused flight cancellations after ash plumes disrupted high-altitude flight paths.

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As a rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia raises concerns across regional airspace, major UAE carriers — including Etihad Airways, Emirates, and flydubai — have confirmed that their flight schedules remain unaffected ahead of the busy UAE National Day travel period.