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Source– This post is based on the article “Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts: 11 of 26 hikers dead, 3 rescued” published in “The Times of India” on 4th December 2023.
Why in the News?
Mount Marapi, an active volcano situated on Sumatra Island in Indonesia, has erupted again, causing deaths of many.
What is Mount Marapi?
1) Mount Marapi, is an active stratovolcano located in Central Java, Indonesia that has erupted regularly since 1548.
2) It stands 2,891m (9,485ft) high and is situated at a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian Plate is subducting under the Eurasian Plate.
3) Indonesia, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences significant volcanic and seismic activity, boasting nearly 130 active volcanoes.
What are Volcanoes?
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
1) The Pacific Ring of Fire, also known as circum-Pacific belt, is a path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes.
2) It accounts for 75% of world’s volcanoes and 90% of earthquakes.
3) It is home to over 450 volcanoes, including three of the world’s four most active volcanoes – Mount St. Helens in the USA, Mount Fuji in Japan and Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines.
UPSC Syllabus- Geography and Places in News
