Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupts once again


File photo of Mount Marapi belching ash in December 2023. - Antara

JAKARTA: Mount Marapi in Indonesia's West Sumatra province erupted on Thursday (Nov 7) morning, sending a column of ash up to 800m into the air, according to the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre, reported Xinhua.

The eruption occurred at 8.54am Jakarta time, with ash dispersing to the east and northeast of the crater.

Residents have been warned to avoid activities within a 4.5-km radius of the crater. Those living along rivers that originate on the volcano's slopes are advised to stay alert for possible lava flows during heavy rains.

Mount Marapi is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes, located on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire. - Bernama-Xinhua

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