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Lac Abbé (Djibouti)
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There is nothing else on earth quite like the large, spikelike calcareous chimneys of
Lac Abbé (
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). Hot springs dot the landscape, and fumaroles can also be
found. These surreal-looking formations are a geological work of art, the result of millen-
nia of volcanic activity and wind erosion. Experiencing this eerie landscape at dawn or at
sunset is truly exhilarating.
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