The slopes of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra's Agam district, Indonesia, turned into a tragic scene as a volcano erupted on Sunday, December 3, leaving 11 hikers dead and at least 22 missing.

A thick volcanic cloud could be seen reaching 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) into the sky, reported the Associated Press. The eruption stranded and injured climbers, spreading volcanic ash over nearby villages, reported Reuters.

With over 120 active volcanoes, Indonesia sits on the lap of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region known for seismic upheaval. Marapi stands out as among the highly active volcanoes on Sumatra island, with its most tragic eruption occurring in April 1979, claiming the lives of 60 individuals.

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Videos circulating on social media showed the evacuation of climbers, their faces and hair smeared with volcanic dust and rain, reported the Associated Press.

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Indonesia volcano eruption kills 11 hikers, 22 missing

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04.12.2023

The slopes of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra's Agam district, Indonesia, turned into a tragic scene as a volcano erupted on Sunday, December 3, leaving 11 hikers dead and at least 22 missing.

A thick volcanic cloud could be seen reaching 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) into the sky, reported the........

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