"Mount Marapi Eruption Claims More Lives as Death Toll Rises to 22"

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"Mount Marapi Eruption Claims More Lives as Death Toll Rises to 22"
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The death toll from the eruption of Mount Marapi in Indonesia has risen to 22, with nine more bodies discovered. The volcano on the island of Sumatra erupted on Sunday, spewing an ash tower taller than the volcano itself. Most of the missing hikers have been found, with one remaining victim still being searched for. Rescue efforts have been hindered by ongoing eruptions and poor visibility caused by rainfall and volcanic smoke. Mount Marapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, and the eruption has left survivors traumatized.

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