Ulrike Crespo Gallery/ Sara Urbaez / May 9, 2018 2:12 PM

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    The hot springs of Dallol in the Danakil Depression are brightly colored by sulphur, potash, and other minerals.
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    The Danakil Depression was once part of the Red Sea. Following a volcanic eruption, the waters dried up, leaving behind lots of salt.
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    Hot springs bubble up into acidic pools that form ethereal crystals and pillars as the briny waters evaporate.
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    The temperature of the hot springs can reach up to 194°F.
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    The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest places on earth. The average year-round daily temperature is about 94°F.
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    The temperature of the hot springs can reach up to 194°F.
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    Camels rest while journeying through the Danakil Depression. The area is inhabited by the Afar people.
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    Rock formations rise in the Danakil Depression. The earth here dips more than 400 feet below sea level.
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    The Danakil Depression is filled with geological wonders. It has been intensely shaped by volcanic activity and the slow separation of three tectonic plates.
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    Crystals form as the briny water evaporates.
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    The hot springs form sculptural deposits.
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    The Danakil Depression is home to sandstone, limestone, and basalt.
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    A view of the Danakil desert near Dallol.
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    Camels transport bricks of salt to market.
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