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Tragedy Strikes as Marapi Volcano Eruption Claims 22 Lives in Indonesia

December 5, Indonesia: A devastating eruption of the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra has left 22 climbers dead, as rescuers recover more bodies near the crater. The toll sharply increased from the earlier reported 13 casualties on the same day. The 2,891-meter high volcano erupted on Sunday, releasing ash clouds soaring up to 3 kilometers into the sky. Search and…