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Marapi volcano, Western Sumatra, Indonesia: news & activity updates

Updated: May 18, 2024 22:17 GMT-
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Marapi volcano (Central Sumatra) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 May-14 May 2024 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 15 May 2024, 14:00
PVMBG reported that unrest at Marapi (on Sumatra) was ongoing during 8-14 May. White gas-and-steam plumes rose 200-300 m above the summit and drifted in multiple directions on most days; no emissions were visible on 10 May. An eruptive event was recorded on 10 May, though plumes were not visible. Read all

Marapi volcano (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): 37 fatalities follow major lahars triggered by heavy rainfalls

Tue, 14 May 2024, 17:36
An aerial insight into the affected area resulting from massive lahars from Marapi volcano (image: Sky News)
An aerial insight into the affected area resulting from massive lahars from Marapi volcano (image: Sky News)
Sad news are coming from the Marapi volcano area as heavy monsoon rains triggered major lahars (mud flows) that killed at least 37 local people, with several injuries reported. Read all
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Marapi volcano
Stratovolcano 2891 m (9,485 ft)
Western Sumatra, Indonesia, -0.39°S / 100.46°E
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5) Marapi volcano eruptions:
2011-ongoing, 2004 (Aug), 2001, 2000, 1999, 1987-94, 1984, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1980, 1975-79, 1973, 1970-71, 1968(?), 1967, 1966, 1958, 1958, 1954-57, 1950-52, 1949, 1949, 1943, 1932, 1930, 1929, 1927, 1925, 1919, 1918, 1918, 1917, 1916, 1915, 1913, 1911, 1910, 1907-08, 1905, 1904, 1889, 1888, 1886, 1885, 1883, 1878(?), 1883, 1876-77, 1876, 1871, 1871, 1863, 1861, 1855-56, 1854, 1845, 1833-34, 1822, 1807, 1770
Typical eruption style
Small to moderate sized explosions
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