JAKARTA, Jan 8 (NNN-ANTARA) – The Marapi volcano, in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province, erupted for about 45 seconds yesterday, throwing ash up to 300 metres above its peak, according to the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
“The eruption happened at 6:11 a.m. local time (23:11 GMT). The ejection of ash, accompanied by sand, has the potential to hit the surrounding area,” the centre said in a press release.
As high as 2,891 metres above sea level, this mountain has been active since Dec 25, 2022.
Currently, Marapi is in the second level of danger status.
The authorities urge tourists not to go within a radius of three km from the Verbeek Crater.– NNN-ANTARA
