According to local media, the eruption lasted only a few seconds but was accompanied by flames rising into the air, News.Az reports. The burst was visible from several nearby villages in Hajigabul, as well as from the Baku–Gazakh highway, a major transport route linking the capital, Baku, with the country’s western regions.
Azerbaijan is home to hundreds of mud volcanoes — more than any other country in the world. While most eruptions are short-lived and cause no damage, some can be dramatic, producing fire and columns of mud due to the ignition of underground gases.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage following the latest eruption. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
