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It Has Resulted In Violence
Although the union seemed like a good idea at the time, that wasn’t the case, and some violence has broken out over the issue, especially the salt that is collectively gathered in the crater.
A lack of money also prevents the organization from being able to run effectively, when realistically, it should be a force to help negotiate the tax rate with the Ethiopian government over salt. Nevertheless, the union was poorly implemented, according to Hussien.
El Sod Isn’t All On Its Own
Considering how many different salt mines like the one in the El Sod crater there are, it’s no surprise to learn that the people in El Sod are not the only miners risking their lives for salt.
The East African Rift opened up more than enough of these salt deposits along what is known as the Danakil Depression. This area, which is commonly referred to as the “cradle of humanity,” experiences increasingly high temperatures all year round.
Lake Afrera Was Once A Major Producer Of Salt
Lake Afrera is one of the locations that sits along the Danakil Depression, which measures around 100 and 124 square kilometers. Much like El Sod, it is an incredibly difficult place to mine. Regardless, it has been mined for the mineral there for centuries.
Even worse, the lake bed shifts on its own and can cause miners to lose their footing and become sucked into the sediment. However, in 2011, a volcanic eruption filled the lake with sulfuric acid, making the salt inedible.
