Eleven Hikers Killed in Mount Marapi Volcano Eruption in Indonesia

The Marapi, or Mount Marapi, is a complex volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, and is the most active volcano in Sumatra. Like that of its quasi-homonym on Java, its name means "Mountain of Fire". Its elevation is 2,885 metres. Several cities and towns are situated around the mountain including Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang, and Batusangkar. The volcan…
The Marapi, or Mount Marapi, is a complex volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, and is the most active volcano in Sumatra. Like that of its quasi-homonym on Java, its name means "Mountain of Fire". Its elevation is 2,885 metres. Several cities and towns are situated around the mountain including Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang, and Batusangkar. The volcano is also popular among hikers.
  • Elevation: 2,884 m (9,462 ft)
  • Prominence: 2,116 m (6,942 ft)
  • Listing: Ultra · Ribu
  • Parent range: Barisan Mountains
  • Mountain type: Complex volcano
  • Last eruption: 27 October 2024

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