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Mount Marapi

Mount Marapi is a massive stratovolcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, rising to an elevation of 2,885 meters (9,465 feet) above sea level and situated approximately 2 kilometers above the surrounding Bukittinggi Plain in the Padang Highlands.^[1] As one of Sumatra's most active volcanoes, it features a broad summit area containing multiple overlapping craters within a 1.4-km-wide Bancah caldera, and it has produced over 50 historical eruptions since the late 18th century, primarily characterized by small-to-moderate explosive events that generate ash plumes and pyroclastic flows.^[1] The volcano's location near populated areas, including cities such as Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang, and Batusangkar, has led to significant hazards from its eruptions, with ash often falling tens of kilometers away and prompting evacuations.^[2] A particularly deadly event occurred on December 3, 2023, when an unexpected eruption caught over 70 hikers on its slopes, resulting in 23 confirmed deaths from ash and hot gas clouds, marking one of the worst volcanic incidents in Indonesia in recent years.^[1] Subsequent activity in 2023 included additional ash emissions rising up to 1,000 meters, with plumes drifting northeast, southeast, north, and east.^[1] Marapi's ongoing eruptive episodes continued into 2025, with multiple ash-emitting events recorded through November, including plumes reaching 1 kilometer high in September.^[1] As of November 2025, the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) maintains an alert level of 2 (on a scale of 1-4), enforcing a 3-kilometer exclusion zone around the summit to mitigate risks from sudden explosions and potential pyroclastic flows.^[1] Despite these measures, the volcano's frequent activity underscores its role in shaping local landscapes through fertile volcanic soils while posing persistent threats to communities in the region.^[3]

Geography

Location and Topography

Mount Marapi is situated in the Agam Regency of West Sumatra province, Indonesia, at coordinates 0°22′48″S 100°28′27″E.^[1] It forms part of the Barisan Mountains range, a volcanic chain that extends along the western edge of Sumatra island.^[4] The volcano stands at an elevation of 2,885 meters (9,465 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest peaks in the region.^[1] As a stratovolcano, Mount Marapi exhibits a massive complex structure with a broad summit area.^[1] The summit features multiple overlapping craters contained within the 1.4-km-wide Bancah caldera, which trends ENE-WSW, contributing to its characteristic conical profile despite the complex nature.^[1] The mountain's form is typical of the volcanic arc in the Padang Highlands, with steep slopes rising prominently from the surrounding terrain.^[5] The volcano rises approximately 2,000 meters above the Bukittinggi Plain in the Padang Highlands, creating a dramatic topographic contrast with the lowland areas.^[1] Its lower slopes are characterized by dense tropical forest cover, reflecting the humid equatorial climate of western Sumatra, while higher elevations give way to more open vegetation zones.^[6] This varied topography supports a range of ecological transitions along the ascent.^[6]

Nearby Settlements and Accessibility

Mount Marapi is situated in Agam Regency within West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, where it integrates into the regional landscape by bordering the neighboring Tanah Datar Regency. The volcano's position enhances local economic activities, particularly through agriculture on its nutrient-rich slopes, which support crops and livestock farming vital to the districts of Agam and Tanah Datar.^[7] Additionally, the surrounding highlands contribute to tourism, drawing visitors to nearby cultural sites and natural attractions in the Padang Highlands.^[3] Key nearby cities include Bukittinggi, located about 20 km to the north, Padang Panjang approximately 15 km to the south, and Batusangkar roughly 25 km to the east. These urban centers serve as gateways for regional travel and are connected to the volcano's base via the Trans-Sumatra Highway, a major arterial road facilitating access from Padang and other parts of Sumatra.^[8] On the lower slopes, around 1,400 residents inhabit villages such as Rubai and Gobah Cumantiang, areas identified within potential volcanic hazard zones due to proximity to eruption-prone features.^[9] Accessibility to the summit primarily involves hiking trails, with the main route originating from villages like Koto Baru or Pariangan, typically requiring 3-4 hours of ascent through forested paths and open terrain to reach the crater rim at about 2,885 meters elevation. Trekking has historically been popular among locals and tourists, necessitating permits from local authorities or park offices to ensure safety and environmental protection. However, following increased volcanic activity, a permanent ban on public hiking was imposed in January 2025 by the West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency to mitigate risks.^[8]^[10]

Geology

Tectonic Setting

Mount Marapi is situated within the Sunda Arc, a major volcanic arc system in Indonesia formed by the oblique subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate beneath the Sunda Plate, which is the southeastern extension of the Eurasian Plate.^[1] This subduction occurs at a convergence rate of approximately 5-7 cm per year, driving the tectonic processes that generate volcanic activity across the region.^[11] The arc's formation results from the compressional forces associated with this plate interaction, leading to the uplift and magmatism that characterize Mount Marapi's location in West Sumatra.^[12] As part of the broader Sunda Arc, which spans approximately 3,000 km from northern Sumatra to the Lesser Sunda Islands, Mount Marapi contributes to a chain of 101 Holocene volcanoes in Indonesia, the majority linked to this subduction zone.^[13] The convergence of the Indo-Australian Plate not only fuels this extensive volcanism but also influences the distribution of volcanic centers along the arc, with Sumatra hosting around 48 active volcanoes due to the variable subduction angle and slab geometry.^[14] This regional setup underscores the interconnected nature of tectonic forces shaping the Indonesian archipelago's volcanic landscape. West Sumatra, including the area around Mount Marapi, experiences high seismic activity owing to its position along the active Sumatran subduction zone, where frequent earthquakes occur as a result of plate boundary stresses and intraslab deformation.^[12] This elevated seismicity is associated with increased volcanic hazards at volcanoes like Marapi.^[2] The magma feeding Mount Marapi originates from partial melting of the subducting Indo-Australian oceanic crust and overlying sediments, where hydrous fluids released from the dehydrating slab lower the mantle wedge's melting point.^[1] This process generates primary arc magmas enriched in volatiles and incompatible elements, which ascend through the thickened continental crust to form the volcano's andesitic compositions.^[1]

Volcanic Structure and Composition

Mount Marapi is classified as an active complex stratovolcano, characterized by a massive central cone rising to an elevation of 2,885 meters above sea level. The volcano's structure features a broad summit area encompassing multiple partially overlapping craters aligned along an east-west trend within the small 1.4-km-wide Bancah caldera. These summit craters host several overlapping lava domes, primarily concentrated at the western end of the complex, which have formed through repeated effusive activity during the late Pleistocene and Holocene periods. The overall edifice includes older volcanic structures that form a broad base approximately 6 km in diameter, supporting the central cone and contributing to its composite morphology.^[1]^[3] The volcano's flanks are dotted with numerous parasitic vents and pyroclastic cones, distributed across the northern, eastern, southern, and western sides, indicating lateral magma migration and localized eruptive activity over time. Volcanism has progressively shifted westward, with the most recent activity focused on the summit region. The active crater, situated at approximately 2,700 meters elevation, serves as the primary site for current degassing and minor explosive events. Fumaroles within and around the summit craters emit white gas-and-steam plumes, often containing sulfurous gases, rising up to 1,000 meters above the vent and signaling persistent magmatic heat.^[1]^[3]^[15] Geochemically, Mount Marapi's eruptions produce andesitic to dacitic lavas and pyroclastic materials, with whole-rock compositions typically ranging from andesite (around 57-63 wt% SiO₂) to more evolved dacitic melts in groundmass glass and inclusions (up to 70 wt% SiO₂). This intermediate to felsic magma suite reflects fractional crystallization processes in a subduction-related setting, resulting in high silica content that imparts high viscosity to the magma, favoring explosive rather than effusive behavior. The dominance of viscous, gas-rich magma contributes to the volcano's frequent small-to-moderate Strombolian and Vulcanian eruptions. Hot springs on the lower flanks, such as those in nearby river valleys, manifest ongoing hydrothermal circulation driven by shallow magmatic fluids.^[16]^[16]

Cultural Significance

Mythology and Folklore

In Minangkabau legend, Mount Marapi serves as the primordial origin point of the Minangkabau people, symbolizing their ancestral homeland. Traditional narratives describe the first ancestors arriving by ship during a great flood, landing on the mountain's peak when it protruded as an egg-sized mound from the surrounding waters; as the waters receded, the land was revealed, enabling settlement on its slopes.^[17] This tale underscores the mountain's role as a fertile cradle of life, providing nutrient-rich volcanic soils that sustain agriculture and embody the prosperity of the Minangkabau heartland.^[18] Folklore portrays Mount Marapi as inhabited by guardian spirits residing within its crater, whose eruptions manifest as divine warnings or punishments for human transgressions against natural harmony. These spirits are believed to demand respect to preserve ecological balance, with seismic activity and lava flows interpreted as calls to heed environmental limits and avoid exploitation of the land.^[18] Local tales emphasize rituals to appease these volcano guardians, including offerings and ceremonies honoring nature, which reinforce communal bonds and disaster awareness in Minangkabau villages.^[18] Symbolically, Mount Marapi functions as a "mother mountain," nurturing life through its fertile environs while enforcing taboos against disturbing the summit or disregarding its signs, such as unusual smoke or tremors, to prevent calamity. These prohibitions highlight the mountain's dual nature as both provider and enforcer, integral to Minangkabau identity and ethical worldview.^[18]

Role in Minangkabau Society

In Minangkabau culture, Mount Marapi holds a central place in traditional practices that connect the living with their ancestral origins. Archaeological evidence from sites like Gunung Bungsu in Tanah Datar reveals that pre-Islamic burials often featured upright stones (batu tagak) oriented toward the mountain, symbolizing a spiritual link to the legendary birthplace of the Minangkabau people. This orientation persisted in some forms even after the adoption of Islam, blending indigenous beliefs with new religious directions toward Mecca, underscoring the volcano's enduring role as a sacred anchor. Similarly, traditional gatherings and adat ceremonies, such as those in village halls (balai), are arranged with participants facing Mount Marapi as a mark of respect and tribute to its animistic significance as a protective ancestral force.^[19]^[20] The mountain profoundly shapes the social fabric of Minangkabau society, reinforcing matrilineal values of resilience and harmony with the natural environment. In this matriarchal system, where property and lineage pass through women, the challenging volcanic landscape around Mount Marapi fosters community adaptability and environmental stewardship, as cultural norms emphasize coexistence with the terrain to sustain livelihoods and traditions. Minangkabau oral traditions and ceremonial speeches frequently draw on the mountain's imagery to impart lessons on balance and endurance, reflecting its role as a metaphor for the society's enduring strength amid natural forces.^[21]^[22] Economically, Mount Marapi supports vital agricultural practices and emerging tourism in Minangkabau communities. The fertile volcanic slopes host expansive rice terraces, integral to the region's wet-rice cultivation that underpins food security and cultural rituals tied to harvest cycles. Additionally, eco-tourism has grown, with local guides leading hikes that weave Minangkabau narratives of ancestry and folklore into the experience, promoting sustainable visitation while preserving cultural heritage.^[23]^[24]^[25] In contemporary contexts, Mount Marapi's influence extends to disaster preparedness, where communities integrate folklore with scientific approaches. Local wisdom from Minangkabau myths and rituals, such as those invoking ancestral protection from the mountain, is combined with modern community-based disaster management models to enhance evacuation and resilience training. This blending, evident in responses following recent volcanic activity, strengthens social cohesion by aligning traditional values like Tambo (oral histories) with technical alert systems.^[18]^[26]

Eruption History

Pre-20th Century Activity

The first recorded eruption of Mount Marapi occurred in 1770 and was characterized by small explosive activity with an estimated Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 2.^[1] This event marked the beginning of documented volcanic activity at the volcano, based on historical observations from the late 18th century.^[1] Throughout the 19th century, Mount Marapi experienced at least 20 confirmed eruptions, occurring with an average frequency of about one every 1.5 years.^[27] These events were generally small to moderate in scale, with VEI ratings of 1 to 2, and included notable instances such as the 1822 eruption from July 23 to 31 and the 1830 eruption on September 8, which produced a thick blackish-gray ash plume rising 1,500 meters above the crater, accompanied by a roaring sound and summit glow.^[1] Other eruptions, like those in 1833–1834, 1855–1856, and 1886, featured similar ash emissions and occasional multi-month activity periods, often clustered in the mid-to-late century.^[27] No historical records indicate large-scale pyroclastic flows or significant fatalities from these pre-1900 events, though ash plumes frequently drifted toward nearby areas, potentially impacting local agriculture.^[1] The predominant eruption style during this period involved small-to-moderate explosive activity, primarily producing ash plumes without extensive lava flows beyond the craters.^[1] Documentation of these events relies heavily on Dutch colonial archives, including annual government reports, newspapers, and administrative records (dagh-registers) from the Netherlands East Indies, which systematically noted volcanic occurrences in Sumatra.^[28] Local oral histories among Minangkabau communities also preserved accounts of ashfalls affecting farmlands, contributing to an understanding of the volcano's baseline patterns despite limited quantitative details in early records.^[28]

20th Century Eruptions

During the early 20th century, Mount Marapi experienced a particularly active phase from 1910 to 1930, marked by approximately 15 recorded eruptions characterized by small-to-moderate explosive activity that produced ash plumes rising up to 2 km above the summit.^[5]^[27] These events, documented in years such as 1911, 1913, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918 (twice), 1919, 1925, 1927, 1929, and 1930, typically involved emissions from summit craters like Verbeek and Tuo, with no reported lava flows but occasional impacts on nearby agriculture through ashfall.^[27] Activity continued sporadically through mid-century, but the 1970s saw more significant hazards. In January 1975, heavy rainfall mobilized volcanic deposits on the northern and eastern flanks, triggering lahars and landslides that traveled several kilometers and resulted in at least 80 deaths, alongside damage to villages and infrastructure in the surrounding areas.^[27] This event highlighted the volcano's vulnerability to secondary hazards combining eruptive products with monsoon rains. Later that decade, on 30 April 1979, an explosive eruption ejected coarse tephra, causing airfall that killed 60 people and injured others, while damaging at least five villages through landslides and structural impacts.^[29] From the 1980s onward, eruptions shifted toward more frequent but smaller explosions, with over 20 documented events through the 1990s, often producing ash plumes and minor pyroclastic activity confined to the upper flanks.^[1] Notable was the prolonged activity from January 1987 to August 1994 at Verbeek Crater, which included intermittent explosions and culminated in one confirmed death on 5 July 1992 from ash inhalation.^[27] These incidents prompted localized evacuations of communities within 5-10 km and led to crop losses from ash deposition, fostering the establishment of basic seismic and visual monitoring by Indonesian volcanological authorities during the decade.^[1] Overall, the century's activity underscored a trend of increasing documentation and human exposure, with fatalities totaling over 140 from key events, emphasizing the need for early warning systems.^[27]

2023 Eruption

The 2023 eruption of Mount Marapi commenced suddenly on 3 December 2023 at approximately 2:50 p.m. local time, producing a dense gray ash plume that rose up to 3 km above the summit and drifted westward, blanketing nearby villages in ash up to several centimeters thick. The event caught approximately 75 hikers on the summit trail off guard, as the volcano had been at alert level II (on a scale of I-IV) with a 3 km exclusion zone in place since 2011, but trails had reopened in June 2023 after earlier minor activity.^[30] Multiple explosive pulses followed, ejecting hot ash clouds and gas that descended the slopes, resulting in 23 fatalities among the hikers—primarily from respiratory failure and burns near the crater rim—and 12 injuries requiring hospitalization.^[31] Initially, three hikers were reported missing alongside the injured, but search efforts confirmed all 23 deaths by 6 December 2023, with over 50 survivors evacuated by rescuers navigating hazardous terrain amid poor visibility and ongoing emissions.^[32] The eruption was characterized as phreatic, driven by superheated groundwater flashing to steam upon contact with hot volcanic rocks or shallow magma, rather than deep magmatic intrusion, making it difficult to predict with standard seismic monitoring.^[33] This type of activity produced roaring sounds, lightning within the ash column, and ballistic ejecta up to 4 km from the vent, with no precursory earthquakes detected.^[1] In response, authorities escalated the alert level to III on 4 December 2023, enforcing the 3 km exclusion zone more stringently and evacuating over 100 residents from surrounding villages due to ashfall risks, while rescue teams used drones and helicopters to locate victims.^[30] Ash contamination also prompted the temporary closure of Minangkabau International Airport on 22 December 2023, canceling dozens of flights and disrupting travel for thousands.^[34] Activity persisted into early 2024, with the volcano recording at least 113 discrete eruptions from 3 December 2023 through 7 January 2024, consisting of white-to-gray plumes rising 300-1,300 m above the summit.^[35] A notable event on 14 January 2024 generated an ash plume to 1.3 km, accompanied by roaring and a sulfur odor, though no additional casualties were reported.^[36] By late March, emissions continued intermittently; on 27 March 2024, a 1-minute-45-second eruption produced a dense gray plume reaching 1.5 km, the tallest since the initial event, leading to further flight cancellations at Minangkabau International Airport for several hours.^[37]^[38] Overall, the multi-month episode highlighted Marapi's unpredictable nature, with ashfall affecting agriculture and water supplies in areas up to 10 km away, though no major lahar or pyroclastic flows occurred during this phase.^[39]

2024 Lahar Event

On 11 May 2024, intense rainfall lasting several hours triggered lahars at Mount Marapi by remobilizing loose volcanic ash and debris deposits left from the 2023 eruption. These mudflows, locally termed "cold lava" or galodo, formed rapidly as water mixed with sediment along the volcano's flanks and rivers such as the Malana (or Lona) River, creating high-velocity slurries that descended toward populated areas in West Sumatra. The event unfolded primarily in the evening, catching many residents off guard despite prior warnings about potential post-eruption hazards.^[40] The lahars caused widespread devastation in the Agam and Tanah Datar regencies, where flows up to 5 meters deep and 200 meters wide traveled approximately 10 kilometers downstream, burying villages under thick layers of mud and boulders. This resulted in 67 confirmed deaths, 20 people missing, and 46 injuries, primarily from drowning and being struck by debris; over 1,000 residents were directly affected, with 521 houses destroyed or severely damaged, along with 19 bridges, numerous roads, and 31,985 hectares of farmland including rice fields. The disaster displaced communities in low-lying areas along the affected waterways, exacerbating economic losses in an already vulnerable agricultural region.^[41]^[42] Immediate response efforts by Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) involved evacuating more than 4,000 people to temporary shelters and deploying police, military, and volunteer teams for search-and-rescue operations that lasted at least a week. The government committed to building new homes for survivors within six months and relocating families from high-risk zones near riverbanks, while international aid from organizations like the United Nations supported logistics, medical supplies, and recovery coordination. This lahar underscored the ongoing threats from hydrological interactions with volcanic materials, prompting calls for improved early-warning systems and land-use planning in Marapi's vicinity.^[41]^[43]

2025 Eruptions

Mount Marapi experienced a series of minor eruptive events throughout 2025, characterized by intermittent ash emissions and explosions that did not result in casualties. On 4 January 2025, the volcano produced an ash plume rising approximately 1 km above the summit, prompting authorities to maintain heightened vigilance but reporting no injuries or fatalities.^[44] This event marked the onset of persistent low-level activity, with the Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) keeping the alert level at II (Waspada).^[1] Activity intensified in July 2025, with seven confirmed eruptions and 11 ash emissions recorded during the month. Notable events included a single eruption on 6 July at 1359 local time, though not visually observed; two eruptions on 11 July; one on 14 July; and an ash emission on 16 July reaching 1.2 km above the summit.^[15]^[45] These occurrences led to the reinforcement of a 3 km exclusion zone around the crater.^[46] Activity continued through September 2025 with additional minor events. An eruptive event was recorded seismically on 4 September, though weather obscured visual confirmation. On 16 September at 1328 local time, an explosion produced a gray ash plume rising 1 km above the summit and drifting east. Another event on 26 September at 2116 local time generated an ash plume to 1 km, visually confirmed and drifting northeast, with no precursory signs observed.^[47]^[48]^[49]^[50] The 2025 eruptions primarily involved shallow phreatic explosions generating gray-to-white ash plumes up to 1.5 km high, with no confirmed deaths but resulting in the permanent closure of hiking trails for public safety.^[1]^[10] These events echoed patterns from the 2023 eruption in ash plume dynamics but were less intense overall.^[1] As of November 2025, the alert level remained at II, with ongoing monitoring by PVMBG advising residents to avoid the prohibited zone.^[1]

Monitoring and Hazards

Alert System and Observation

Mount Marapi's volcanic alert system is overseen by Indonesia's Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG), which employs a standardized four-tier alert scale from Level I (normal activity) to Level IV (imminent danger). The volcano has remained at Level II (waspada, or vigilant) since August 2011, reflecting persistent low-level unrest that necessitates ongoing monitoring and restricted access near the summit.^[1]^[51] Monitoring relies on a network of instruments deployed around the volcano, including seismographs that record deep and shallow tremors to gauge internal pressure changes, webcams capturing real-time visuals of gas-and-steam plumes or ash emissions, and gas sensors measuring sulfur dioxide (SO₂) fluxes, often via ground-based spectrometers or satellite data from instruments like Sentinel-5P. Following the December 2023 phreatic eruption, PVMBG enhanced its capabilities with drone-based surveillance for aerial thermal imaging and topographic mapping, allowing better assessment of crater morphology and inaccessible areas.^[1]^[52]^[53] As of November 2025, eruptive activity continued, with ash plumes rising 400 m above the summit on 12 November and white plumes to 100 m on 13-14 November, detected via seismic signals, webcams, and ground observations.^[1] The primary observation hub is the 24-hour Marapi Volcano Observation Post in Bukittinggi, approximately 12 km northwest of the summit, which coordinates data collection from nine active stations and disseminates weekly activity reports to inform hazard assessments. These reports guide dynamic adjustments to exclusion zones; for instance, post-2023, the prohibited radius was set between 3 and 4.5 km from the crater based on elevated seismic signals, prioritizing safety for nearby communities and climbers.^[54]^[55]^[56] As of November 2025, the exclusion zone remains at 3 km from the active crater.^[1] A key challenge in monitoring Mount Marapi stems from the unpredictable nature of its shallow phreatic eruptions, which frequently exhibit minimal precursory seismic or gas signals, complicating short-term forecasts despite the comprehensive instrumentation.

Population Impacts and Preparedness

Mount Marapi poses significant risks to local populations due to its frequent eruptive activity, with approximately 1,400 residents living on its slopes in nearby villages such as Rubai and Gobah Cumantiang, located 5-6 kilometers from the summit. These communities are vulnerable to ashfall that can blanket villages, disrupt agriculture, and cause respiratory issues, as well as lahars—volcanic mudflows triggered by heavy rains—and pyroclastic surges that can travel rapidly down the flanks.^[57] The volcano's appeal as a hiking destination further heightens exposure, drawing numerous visitors annually; for instance, over 75 hikers were on the mountain during the December 2023 eruption, many of whom suffered burns or fatalities from the sudden ash plume and hot gas emissions.^[51] Mount Marapi's activity has caused significant fatalities in major events, such as the 1979 lahar that killed 60 people and the May 2024 lahar that resulted in 67 deaths amid flash floods and cold lava flows affecting West Sumatra.^[1]^[58]^[41] These incidents underscore the volcano's persistent threat to densely populated areas, where even smaller eruptions have caused injuries and displacement over the centuries.^[1] In response to heightened risks, particularly following the 2023 eruption, Indonesian authorities and local disaster agencies have intensified preparedness measures, including community education programs that train residents on recognizing eruption precursors, understanding hazard zones, and conducting self-rescue drills like first aid.^[59] These efforts incorporate evacuation route mapping across 70 nagari (traditional villages) on the volcano's flanks, proactive protocols for riverbank residents to flee during upstream rains, and an early warning system featuring 11 units with 20 sensors, though sirens have shown limited effectiveness against fast-moving hot clouds traveling at 100 km/h.^[59] In late 2024, a dedicated early warning system for lahars on the flanks became operational following testing by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), using sensors to detect river water levels and vibrations.^[1] To culturally resonate with the Minangkabau population, awareness campaigns integrate local folklore and indigenous knowledge—such as traditional interpretations of environmental signs—alongside scientific monitoring, fostering greater community buy-in for drills and response plans.^[59] Looking ahead, future risks are amplified by climate change, which is projected to increase rainfall intensity and frequency, thereby elevating the potential for destructive lahars through enhanced erosion of volcanic deposits on Marapi's steep slopes.^[60] Experts recommend permanent relocations for high-risk villages to mitigate these threats, emphasizing collaborative government-community strategies to support vulnerable households while preserving cultural ties.^[59]

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The table below lists all known eruptions (date in bold face) of Marapi volcano in historic times and during the past 10,000 years.Missing: 1900 | Show results with:1900
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[PDF] A Conceptual Framework for Disaster Mitigation of Mount Marapi ...
May 4, 2025 · Colonial archives including annual government reports, newspapers, and dagh-register records systematically describe Mount Marapi's eruptions, ...
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Report on Marapi (Indonesia) — April 1979
Apr 30, 1979 · According to press reports, 60 persons were killed by an eruption of Marapi during the morning of 30 April [but see below], and rescue workers ...
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Mount Marapi eruption: 23 people confirmed or presumed dead in ...
Dec 4, 2023 · More than 50 climbers were rescued after the initial eruption on Sunday, and 11 others were initially confirmed dead. Another eruption on Monday ...Missing: facts | Show results with:facts
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Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing
Dec 5, 2023 · Eleven climbers were found dead in Indonesia on Monday and 12 were missing after the Marapi volcano erupted in West Sumatra, a rescue official said.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi ...
Dec 6, 2023 · Marapi is known for sudden eruptions that are difficult to predict because they are not caused by a deep movement of magma, which sets off ...
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Ash from Indonesia's Marapi volcano forces airport to close and ...
Dec 22, 2023 · Minangkabau airport was closed Friday afternoon after ash, which can pose a deadly threat to aircraft, reached its airspace. Airport authority ...Missing: March | Show results with:March
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Mount Marapi erupts again, releasing roaring sounds - ANTARA News
Jan 7, 2024 · ... since early December last year, Mount Marapi has erupted more than 100 times. "Since December 3 until today, a total of 113 eruptions ... 2023 ...
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Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts again, a month after deadly incident
Jan 14, 2024 · Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupted on Sunday, with ash rising 1300 metres (4300 feet) from the peak six weeks month after a fatal eruption, ...Missing: 1770 | Show results with:1770<|control11|><|separator|>
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Mount Marapi Erupts at Midnight, Spewing Ash 1.5km High
However, Mount Marapi had 66 eruptions and 1,560 gusts from January 2024 to March 27, making it the volcano with the highest eruption intensity in Indonesia.Missing: plume | Show results with:plume
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Report on Marapi (Indonesia) — 27 March-2 April 2024
Mar 27, 2024 · An event at 2157 generated a dense gray ash plume that rose 1 km above the summit and drifted W. The ash plumes were the highest recorded since ...Missing: Mount | Show results with:Mount
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Understanding the "Sudden" Eruption of Mount Marapi and its Risks
Dec 5, 2023 · The phreatic eruption of Mount Marapi, which has minimal signs and is difficult for equipment to detect, could occur on other volcanoes.
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Government Offers Relocation to Residents in Marapi Rain Lava ...
May 15, 2024 · ... 2024). This river originates at Mount Marapi with the name Malana or Lona River. Asep's house, which was about 2-3 meters from the river ...
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Indonesia's death toll rises to 67 from Sumatra floods, 20 still missing
May 16, 2024 · The number of people killed by flash floods and mud slides over the weekend has risen to 67, and 20 are still missing, authorities said on ...
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Indonesia floods kill 67 as rescuers race to find missing - Phys.org
May 15, 2024 · According to the police identification, 67 people died," national disaster agency chief Suharyanto said Wednesday in a press conference, raising ...
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Death toll in Indonesia floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41
May 13, 2024 · At least 41 people have now been confirmed dead after hours of torrential rain triggered flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia ...Missing: Merapi | Show results with:Merapi
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West Sumatra's Mount Marapi Erupts, Spewing Ash 1,000 Meters High
TEMPO.CO, Padang - Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted again on Saturday morning, January 4, 2025, spewing a 1,000-meter-high ash column.
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July 16, 2025. EN. Italy / Sicily : Etna , Italy : Stromboli , Iceland ...
Mount Marapi erupted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:42 a.m. (local time). An ash column was observed about 1,200 m above the summit (about 4,091 m above ...
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Indonesia issues alerts as two volcanoes erupt
Jul 22, 2025 · Meanwhile, Mount Marapi has erupted seven times in July, with the latest ash plume rising 1,200 metres. The alert level has been raised to level ...
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https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/12/29/after-eruption-of-indonesias-marapi-tourism-sector-faces-safety-questions
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After eruption of Indonesia's Marapi, tourism sector faces safety ...
Dec 29, 2023 · After eruption of Indonesia's Marapi, tourism sector faces safety questions. Local tour guide says hikers should never have been allowed on ...Missing: Regency agriculture
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Kepala Badan Geologi: Status G. Marapi Turun Jadi Waspada
Selain itu, laju emisi (fluks) gas SO2 G. Marapi dari satelit Sentinel terukur dengan kuantitas yang tergolong rendah. Terakhir terukur 57 ton/hari pada tanggal ...Missing: monitoring | Show results with:monitoring
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Observation Post Estimates 1 Million Cubic Meters Of Volcanic ... - VOI
In addition to the pile of volcanic material around the volcano, PGA Gunung Marapi also reported that there were still toxic volcanic gases such as CO2, CO, SO2 ...
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All Monitoring Tools Functioned During the Marapi Eruption
Dec 6, 2023 · BUKITTINGGI, KOMPAS - The Marapi Volcano Observation Post confirmed that all monitoring equipment was functional during the eruption of Mount ...
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Equipment Theft Hampers Volcano Monitoring on Indonesia's Mount ...
Jul 20, 2025 · Despite the setbacks, the Marapi Volcano Observation Center (PGA Marapi) still operates nine active monitoring stations around the mountain.Missing: Gunung PVMBG tools
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PVMBG Asks Residents To Stay Away From The Radius Of 4.5 ... - VOI
"If there are still residents who are within a radius of 4.5 kilometers, please evacuate immediately," said Head of the Emergency Response Team for the Eruption ...
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Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano
Dec 3, 2023 · Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and at least 12 missing.Missing: population | Show results with:population
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13 climbers killed, 10 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption
Dec 5, 2023 · Thirteen climbers have died and another 10 are missing in Indonesia following the eruption of a highly active volcano in the province of West Sumatra, ...
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Volcanic hazard exacerbated by future global warming-driven ...
Jul 27, 2022 · Rainfall-triggered lahars at Merapi have been responsible for many deaths and the destruction of thousands of homes.Climate change and volcanism · Material and methods · Results and discussion