The Latest Breaking News from Marapi

At least 43 people killed after volcano causes flash floods and cold lava in Indonesia

The cold lava flow, known in Indonesia as a lahar, came from Mount Marapi, one of Sumatra's most active volcanoes

Evening Standard · May 13, 2024

Death toll in Indonesia floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41

At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.

Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024

At least 28 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow

Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra.

Al Jazeera · May 12, 2024

Mount Marapi: Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 22 as more bodies found

Rescuers are contending with bad weather after a second eruption halted efforts

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among the climbers caught by a surprise eruption two days ago, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

11 bodies recovered after Indonesia volcanic eruption as 12 climbers remain missing

About 75 climbers had started their way up the nearly 9,480-foot mountain on Saturday and became stranded before Marapi spewed thick columns of ash on Sunday.

WEKU · Dec 4, 2023

Eleven hikers killed in Mount Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia

Another 12 climbers were said to be missing on Monday

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2023

Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano

Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and at least 12 missing

The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023

11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing

The bodies of 11 climbers have been recovered after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 others apparently still missing

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023