On January 30, 2026, activity of a mud volcano was recorded in the Hajigabul district. In response to incoming reports and visual indications of the latest eruption, researchers from the Institute of Geography — PhD in Geography Saida Zeynalova, Doctor of Geography Sevil Guliyeva, and PhD in Geography Museyib Yunusov — carried out оперативе field observations on January 31, 2026, aimed at assessing the nature of the phenomenon and its potential consequences.

       The study area is located within a zone of mud volcanism development, characterized by intense tectonic disturbance and active fluid-dynamic processes. The eruption is confined to a dissected hilly–gully relief composed mainly of clayey and aleuritic deposits. The surface is widely developed with erosional landforms, denudational slopes, and fractured zones, which facilitate the migration of deep-seated fluids to the surface.

Direct contact with the crater and the presumed eruption center was not carried out. Employees of the strategic facilities security service were present in the area of mud volcanic activity and, due to potential danger, recommended not approaching the source. Consequently, field observations were limited to remote visual assessment.

     As of the time of the survey, no negative impact on populated areas or infrastructure facilities was recorded. The observed changes are local in nature and confined to the area of mud volcanic manifestation; no signs of continuation of the active phase were identified. However, given the high tectonic activity of the region and its location within a mud volcanism zone, it is advisable to continue monitoring using remote sensing methods and ground-based observations.

      The presented photographic material shows a general view of the mud volcanism manifestation area near the settlement of Hajigabul: a hilly–gully relief composed of clayey–aleuritic deposits with signs of modern denudation.

Coordinates: 40°08′33.7″ N, 49°10′53.8″ E.The geographical location of the site was determined using satellite data from the Google Maps service.