Mount Marapi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marapi |
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Marapi in 2017
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,885 m (9,465 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,116 m (6,942 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Ribu |
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 Marapi
Location in Indonesia
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| Parent range | Barisan Mountains |
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| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Last eruption | Ongoing |
The Marapi (ماراڤي), or Mount Marapi (Minangkabau: ڬونوواڠ ماراڤي, romanized: Gunuang Marapi), is a complex volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Its name means Mountain of Fire, and it is the most active volcano in Sumatra. Its elevation is 2,885 metres (9,465.2 ft). A number of cities and towns are situated around the mountain, including Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang and Batusangkar.
According to legend, the mountain is the site first settled by the Minangkabau people after their ship landed on the mountain when it was the size of an egg and surrounded by water. There are large numbers of upright burial stones in the region which are oriented in the direction of the mountain, indicating its cultural significance.
A significant eruption occurred in 1979., and in April-May 2018 ashfalls to the southeast occurred.
2023 eruption
On 3 December 2023, the volcano erupted, resulting to the death of 22 climbers. Three people were injured and rescued. The ash reached to a height of 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) and fell in nearby regions. A three-kilometer exclusion zone was announced.
See also
In Spanish: Monte Marapi para niños
