11 dead as Indonesia volcano erupts

December 4, 2023, 1:08 pm

<p><strong>ERUPTION. </strong> Marapi volcano in Indonesia's Sumatra erupted on Sunday (Dec. 3, 2023).  At least 11 people died.  <em>(TASS)</em></p>

ERUPTION.  Marapi volcano in Indonesia's Sumatra erupted on Sunday (Dec. 3, 2023).  At least 11 people died.  (TASS)

TOKYO – At least 11 people died when a volcano in Indonesia’s Sumatra erupted on Sunday, Reuters said citing a spokesperson for the local search and rescue team.

According to him, three people were found alive while 12 more are still missing.

On Dec. 3, a massive eruption of the Marapi volcano occurred in Sumatra.

Preliminary data indicated the volcano spewed ash as high as over 15,000 meters into the air. (TASS)

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