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

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

Indonesia , Mount Marapi , eruption

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Second Australian dies after suspected Laos poisoning bringing tragedy total to six
FBM KLCI rebounds after three days of losses
Nurul Izzah invited on overseas trip in her capacity as think tank chairman, says Fahmi
ICC's arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant appropriate, says Anwar
Wuzhen Summit: China creates AI advisory body, with Alibaba Cloud founder as chief expert
Singaporean woman being investigated for suspected terrorism-related activities, says Internal Security
S'gor govt yet to receive update on probe into Faisal Halim's case
Indonesian parliament designates Jakarta as special region after being removed as capital city
Malaysia's top two squash player storm into S'pore Open semis
Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence

Others Also Read