Mount Marapi, located in West Sumatra, Indonesia, is a highly active stratovolcano known for its frequent eruptions. Marapi’s activity is characterized by phreatic (steam-driven) explosions, lava dome growth, and occasional pyroclastic flows, posing a significant threat to nearby populations. Due to its volatile nature, the volcano is under constant observation by volcanologists.
| Location: | West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Coordinates: | -0.391862, 100.457022 |
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Marapi’s Location
Marapi’s Latest Status
2024: Level III (Alert)
Marapi’s Eruptive History
| Year | Overview |
|---|---|
| 1822 | Significant eruption accompanied by earthquakes. Ashfall and pyroclastic flows were likely involved. |
| 1940s-1970s | A period of elevated activity. Multiple eruptions occurred, often characterized by ash emissions, crater glow, and occasionally pyroclastic flows. |
| 2004-2005 | Increased seismic activity, frequent ash eruptions, and small pyroclastic flows extending short distances from the summit. |
| 2006 | Larger eruption with pyroclastic flows reaching several kilometers from the summit, prompting evacuations. |
| 2010 | Series of eruptions including ash emissions, explosions, and small to moderate pyroclastic flows. This period of activity triggered evacuations in the surrounding area. |
| 2011 | Ash plumes reaching several thousand meters in height, increased seismic activity, and thermal anomalies observed at the crater. |
| 2013 | Several phreatic (steam-driven) eruptions with significant ashfall impacting local communities. |
| 2014 | Repeated ash eruptions and elevated seismic activity with occasional incandescence at the crater. |
| 2017-2018 | Series of eruptions featuring pyroclastic flows traveling several kilometers down the flanks, volcanic ash emissions causing disruptions, and periods of heightened alert levels. |
| 2023 | Eruptions resume, producing large plumes. |
| 2024 | Eruptions continue with ash plumes rising to 500 meters. |
Marapi Monitoring
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Marapi Images
