Death toll rises to 23 after sudden eruption at Marapi volcano, Indonesia

Death toll rises to 23 after sudden eruption at Marapi volcano, Indonesia

A major eruption at Mount Marapi in Indonesia on Sunday, December 3, 2023, has led to a confirmed death toll of 23. Rescuers, facing challenging conditions, found additional bodies near the eruption site. The volcano, remaining on high alert since 2011, unexpectedly erupted, impacting climbers and nearby villagers.

Eruption at Marapi volcano forces evacuation of 164 climbers, Indonesia

Eruption at Marapi volcano forces evacuation of 164 climbers, Indonesia

Indonesia’s Marapi volcano started erupting at around 23:00 UTC on January 6, 2023, resulting in a column of thick gray ash rising about 300 m (960 feet) above the peak or around 3.2 km (10 200 feet) a.s.l. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Orange. The Alert Level is at Level II (WASPADA) since August 3, 2011.

Eruption of Mount Marapi places four regions in West Sumatra on alert

Eruption of Mount Marapi places four regions in West Sumatra on alert

Sumatra's Mount Marapi volcano erupted 4 times on Sunday, June 4, 2017, forcing authorities to place four surrounding regions on alert. The first eruption occurred at 15:01 UTC (22:01 WIB), producing a thick column of ash up to 300 m (984 feet) above the crater….

Gunung Marapi volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia was raised to Level 2 alert

Gunung Marapi volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia was raised to Level 2 alert

Marapi volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia was raised to level 2 alert on 3rd August after continuous volcanic tremor was recorded. Earthquake activity was accompanied by 8 explosions and thick grey emissions rising 1 km above the summit. A 3 km exclusion zone has been