Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano erupted on Sunday killing at least 11 climbers, according to the Associated Press. At least 75 climbers had started their way up the nearly 9,500-foot mountain on Saturday and became stranded. Photo: Ardhy Fernando/APDozens of Indonesian hikers were crowded near the top of Mount Marapi late Sunday morning, snapping selfies and admiring one of the most celebrated views on Sumatra island. A few hours later the volcano erupted, spewing ash and scorching volcanic rocks that killed at least 11 of them and injured many others as they fled down its steep slopes.

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Persons: Ardhy Fernando, Mount Marapi Organizations: Associated Press, Mount Locations: Marapi