Mount Marapi
The Marapi (Malay Arabic: ماراڤي), or Mount Marapi (Indonesian: Gunung Marapi, Minangkabau: Gunuang Marapi, Malay Arabic: ڬونوواڠ ماراڤي), is a complex volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, and is the most active volcano in Sumatra. Like that of its quasi-homonym on Java, its name means "Mountain of Fire". Its elevation is 2,885 metres (9,465.2 ft). Several cities and towns are situated around the mountain including Bukittinggi, Padang Panjang, and Batusangkar. The volcano is also popular among hikers.
| Marapi | |
|---|---|
Marapi in 2017 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,884 m (9,462 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,116 m (6,942 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra Ribu |
| Coordinates | 00°22′48″S 100°28′27″E |
| Geography | |
Marapi West Sumatra, Indonesia | |
| Parent range | Barisan Mountains |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Last eruption | 3 December 2023 |
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