Mains Answer Writing - 26 Nov, 2025
GS1
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15 marks
“The 2025 Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption highlights the geological dynamism of the East African Rift System.” Explain.
Tips for your answer
- Link to rifting: Begin by stating that the eruption occurred due to active rifting between the Nubian and Somali plates.
- Mention key processes: Briefly note crustal thinning, Afar mantle plume, and magma rise.
- Use event evidence: Add 1–2 facts from the 2025 eruption (sub-plinian, 45,000 ft ash plume) to show dynamism.
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