Marapi

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Marapi

(Merapi), an active volcano in Indonesia, on the is-land of Sumatra; located at the northwestern end of the Barisan Range. Elevation, 2,891 m. Marapi has erupted approximately 40 times since 1800.

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In an endeavour to bring development in every corner of Chhattisgarh, the Kanker district Police are constructing roads in the Naxal-affected regions with the support of villagers in Jivlamari and Marapi.

Police, villagers come together to construct road in Chhattisgarh's Naxal-affected areas

Bukittinggi, W Sumatra, Dhu-AlQa'dah 11, 1432, Oct 9, 2011, SPA -- Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province erupted twice on Sunday morning, spewing volcanic ash.

Mount Marapi Erupts Twice in West Sumatra Province

The country's most active volcano is central Jawa's Marapi, which killed

Indonesian Sumatra evacuates hundreds of people in fear of volcanic eruption

Those injured were identified as head constable Kamlesh Marapi, Assistant Constable Dhan Singh Netam and Amar Sachlam.