AGAM, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported.
The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain.
Sprays of ash from the eruption were seen blanketing roads and vehicles in nearby villages.
At least 100 residents have been evacuated since Friday after Indonesian authorities raised the alert level of the volcano from Level 2 to Level 3, or the second-highest level, on Wednesday.
Marapi has been active since an eruption in January last year that caused no casualties.
Persons:
Marapi, Gobah Cumantiang, Edna Tarigan
Organizations:
Associated Press
Locations:
AGAM, Indonesia, West Sumatra, Rubai, Jakarta