Ash Covers Towns as Mount Marapi Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, coating towns in ash The eruption on Sunday sent volcanic ash soaring up to 3,000 meters in the air, as reported by the BNPB, the country's disaster management agency
The Marapi volcano in West Sumatra province, Indonesia, erupted on Sunday, sending volcanic ash up to 3,000 meters (9,843 ft) into the air, according to the country's disaster management agency, BNPB.
The eruption, which occurred at 2:54 p.m. local time (0754 GMT), caused high-intensity dispersion of volcanic ash into nearby districts, leading to ash-covered cars and roads, as seen in pictures from BNPB. The volcano, which stands at 2,891 meters high, is a cause for concern due to its recent eruption.
Residents and visitors are prohibited from engaging in any activities within a 3-kilometer radius of the crater and the second-highest alert level has been set for Mount Marapi. Ade Setiawan, an official at the local disaster management unit, stated that masks have been distributed to residents and they are being encouraged to remain indoors.
Indonesia sits on the Pacifics so-called "Ring of Fire" and has 127 active volcanoes, according to the volcanology agency.
