Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, ash up to 300 metres in the sky


JAKARTA, Jan. 7 (Xinhua): The Marapi volcano in Indonesia's West Sumatra province erupted for about 45 seconds on Saturday, throwing ash up to 300 metres above its peak, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.

"The eruption happened at 6:11 a.m. local time (23:11 GMT). The ejection of ash accompanied by sand has the potential to hit the surrounding area," the centre said in a press release.

As high as 2,891 meters above sea level, this mountain has been active since Dec. 25, 2022.

Currently, Marapi is in the second level of danger status.

The authorities urge tourists not to be within a radius of 3 km from the Verbeek Crater. - Xinhua

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Indonesia , Marapi Volcano , Spew Ash

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Japan exorcises the ghosts of Fukushima to embrace nuclear power again
Asian markets diverge ahead of Fed news, Nissan soars on merger reports
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang finds people who look more like him in lookalike contest
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste from Jan 1
South Korea’s Yoon skips questioning, adding to risk of arrest
Japan car makers Honda and Nissan begin merger talks: Reports
Rescuers hunt for survivors in Vanuatu quake, 14 dead
Filipina on Indonesia death row flies home to 'new life'
Local actress Diana Danielle on Farid Kamil's refusal to divorce her: 'Extremely revolting'
Anti-graft body searches central bank’s Jakarta headquarters

Others Also Read