Asia-Pacific

Eleven climbers killed after Indonesia volcano erupts

Twelve more climbers are missing following eruption of Mount Marapi volcano in West Sumatra

Volcanic ash spews from Mount Marapi during an eruption as seen from a nearby village on December 4th, 2023. Photograph: ADI PRIMA/AFP via Getty Images
Volcanic ash spews from Mount Marapi during an eruption as seen from a nearby village on December 4th, 2023. Photograph: ADI PRIMA/AFP via Getty Images
Mon Dec 04 2023 - 07:31 • 1 MIN READ

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