There are two rivers in this woreda, the Awra and Megale, but as of 2004[update], they have "changed their course and ... [their] water disappears in deep cracks in the ground".
[1] Debeha hot springs in the woreda is said to have high potential for geothermal power generation.
[2] The tallest point in Teru is the volcano Mount Dabbahu (1440 meters), which erupted in 2005.
Education in Teru consists of 4 schools, where the first four grades are taught; there are a total of 304 students of whom 22 are female.
No one was killed, but by 21 October 11,000 people were reported as having fled the affected areas and taking refuge in three camps.