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The 'Danakil Depression', known as one of the hottest and lowest places on Earth with active volcanoes and salt flats, is located in which region?
A. Central Asia
B. Horn of Africa✓ Correct Answer
C. Southwest USA
D. Western Australia
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Danakil Depression lies within the Afar Region of Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa, recognized globally for its extreme hyper-arid climate, active volcanic formations, and vast salt plains. Unlike temperate zones, this region sits at the intersection of three tectonic plates in the East African Rift system.
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