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Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash 3,000 m into the air.
Indonesia's Marapi volcano in West Sumatra erupted on Sunday, spewing volcanic ash as high as 3,000 m into the air.
The 2,891 m high volcano erupted at 2.54 p.m. local time.
Officials have set the second-highest alert level for Marapi mountain and barred residents from carrying out any activities within 3 km of the crater.
Marapi volcano
Mount Marapi, or Marapi, is an active volcano located in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
This mountain has a height of 2,891 meters above sea level and is the most active volcano in Sumatra.
Mount Marapi is located in the middle of the island of Sumatra, about 150 kilometers from the city of Padang.
This mountain is part of the Bukit Barisan Mountains, which stretches along the island of Sumatra.
Mount Marapi has erupted more than 20 times in its history.
The last eruption occurred in 2017, and produced an ash column as high as 700 meters.
The eruption caused ash rain in areas around the mountain.
Mount Marapi is an important natural resource for the surrounding community.
This mountain is a source of water for rivers in the area, and is also a source of tourism.
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