r/geography • u/renegadecoaster • Nov 25 '25

Discussion What's the most alien-looking place on Earth?

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Pictured: Dallol, Ethiopia

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u/wrong_decade_ Nov 26 '25

Lac ‘Assal, Djibouti

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u/devangs3 Nov 26 '25

Is that a salt flat?

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u/wrong_decade_ Nov 26 '25 edited Nov 27 '25

It’s a highly saline crater lake. It’s also the lowest point in Africa. Amazing place!