Jakarta, Indonesia CNN —Eleven climbers have died and another dozen are missing in Indonesia following the eruption of a highly active volcano in the province of West Sumatra, officials told CNN on Monday.
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia has 127 active volcanos – more volcanoes than anywhere else in the world – and Mount Marapi is among the country’s most active.
A student walks as Mount Marapi volcano spews volcanic ash as seen from Nagari Batu Palano in Agam, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 4, 2023.
Officials monitoring Marapi’s movements told CNN affiliate CNN Indonesia of potential dangers from Sunday’s eruption, including flowing molten lava which could reach roads and nearby rivers.
It is Mount Marapi, not Mount Merapi
Persons:
Marapi, Abdul Malik, Malik, Antara, el Fitra, Ada Setiawan, Merapi
Organizations:
Indonesia CNN —, CNN, Reuters, National Disaster Management Agency
Locations:
Jakarta, Indonesia, West Sumatra, Batu, Agam , West Sumatra, CNN Indonesia, Marapi