Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 03 Dec 2023,Sunday Weather & Environment
Mount Marapi, Sumatra, Indonesia, unleashed its might, spewing a three-kilometer ash column that soared 9,842 feet into the sky. The eruption, occurring at 2:54 pm local time, triggered concern, but initial reports indicate no damage or casualties. Positioned at the third-highest alert level, authorities established a three-kilometer exclusion zone around the volcano. Ash fallout reached Bukittinggi city, prompting officials to advise residents to wear protective gear. Mount Marapi, aptly named the 'Mountain of Fire,' maintains its status as Sumatra's most active volcano. Indonesia, nestled in the seismic Pacific Ring of Fire, faces the recurrent challenge of volcanic activities, with nearly 130 active volcanoes across the archipelago.
