Mount Marapi Eruption: Rising Death Toll and Missing Climbers

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Mount Marapi Eruption: Rising Death Toll and Missing Climbers
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The death toll from the surprise eruption of Mount Marapi volcano in Indonesia has risen to 22, with 11 more bodies found by rescuers. More than 50 climbers were rescued after the initial eruption, and one person remains missing. New eruptions on Monday and Tuesday have hindered search and recovery operations. Mount Marapi has been at the third highest alert level since 2011, and climbers and villagers are required to stay more than 1.8 miles from the peak. The volcano is known for sudden eruptions that are difficult to predict.

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