The type of rock that covers large areas in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian plateau basalts.
The type of rock that covers large areas in Ethiopia is volcanic rock. Ethiopia is located in the East African Rift Valley, which is part of the Great Rift Valley system. This region is characterized by high volcanic activity, resulting in a significant amount of volcanic rock. The most notable example is the Ethiopian Highlands, which are composed mostly of volcanic rock and extensive lava flows.
