Asia Album: Rescue operations on after Indonesia's volcanic eruption kills at least 11

Rescuers transfer the injured near Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

WEST SUMATRA, Indonesia, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- At least 11 mountain climbers died and some others were still missing after the eruption of Marapi volcano on Indonesia's Sumatra Island, a local rescue official said on Monday.

Mount Marapi, which is as high as 2,891 meters above sea level, has erupted since Sunday, spewing a column of ash of 3,000 meters and spreading volcanic ash and rocks into the surrounding area. Authorities prohibited people from being in the danger zone within a 3-km radius of the main crater.

Rescuers transfer the injured near Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer the injured near Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

Rescuers transfer the injured in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)

Mount Marapi spews volcanic material in West Sumatra, Indonesia, on Dec. 4, 2023. (Photo by Andri Mardiansyah/Xinhua)■