For the first time in recorded history, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia's remote Danakil region has erupted.

Located southeast of the well-known Erta Ale volcano, Hayli Gubbi had no documented activity before Sunday's eruption, making the event a rare occurrence closely monitored by scientists via satellite because of the area's inaccessibility. No injuries or immediate property damage have been reported.

Why It Matters

The eruption of Hayli Gubbi marks the first recorded activity from this long-dormant volcano .

The Danakil Depression—a harsh, virtually uninhabited zone in Ethiopia—rarely sees such events, according to the website VolcanoDiscovery.

What To Know

The eruption began around 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday. Satellite images and data captured by Planet Labs showed

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