Dhaka, April 23 -- The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is considered one of the most extreme environments on Earth, known for its intense heat, active volcanoes, acidic pools and strikingly colourful landscapes shaped by ongoing geological activity.

Often described as a "gateway to hell," the region stands apart from typical travel destinations, as its defining features are natural forces such as shifting tectonic plates, geothermal activity and volcanic eruptions rather than human-built landmarks.

Located in the Afar region in northwestern Ethiopia near the Eritrean border, the depression is one of the lowest and most hostile places on the planet. It sits at the junction of three tectonic plates - African, Arabian and Somali - making it...