Mount Marapi in Indonesia erupted, spewing smoke and ash 1,300 meters into the air. The eruption prompted the evacuation of at least 100 residents, following an increased alert level from 2 to 3. The volcano is known for unpredictable eruptions not associated with deep magma movement, making them challenging to predict. The recent eruption in December claimed the lives of 24 climbers. Marapi, among Indonesia’s 120 active volcanoes, sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” prone to seismic activity. Evacuations and monitoring continue to mitigate risks posed by the erupting volcano.