Indonesia’s Mount Marapi Erupts Again, Leading to Evacuations but No Reported Casualties

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi Erupts Again, Leading to Evacuations but No Reported Casualties
Mount Marapi spews volcanic material from its crater during an eruption in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Jan. 14, 2024. Givo Alputra/AP Photo
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AGAM, Indonesia—Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported.

The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash from the eruption were seen blanketing roads and vehicles in nearby villages.