The recent eruption of Ethiopia’s Haile Gobi volcano has sent volcanic ash and sulfur dioxide gas drifting toward Yemen and Oman, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society. The eruption, which began on November 23, 2025, marks the first known activity of the volcano in approximately 10,000 years. Satellite imagery captured a dense ash column rising over 10 kilometers into the sky, with the plume moving east-northeast toward the southern Arabian Peninsula. Al Jarwan warned that the ash and gas could cause eye and respiratory irritation for residents in affected areas, and the interaction of sulfur dioxide with moisture might lead to light acid rain. The Oman Environment Authority has issued advisories, though no significant rise in pollution levels has been detected yet. Aviation authorities have also been alerted, as volcanic ash poses risks to aircraft engines, visibility, and navigation systems. The eruption, located in Ethiopia’s Afar region within the Great Rift Valley, is a significant event for researchers studying dormant volcanic systems and geological activity in the African Rift Valley. While the eruption has subsided, experts caution that follow-up explosions are possible, necessitating continued monitoring. The ash plume, tracked by VAAC Toulouse, has already reached parts of Yemen, and regional agencies are closely observing its movement as wind patterns may shift.