More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23
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Rescuers searching Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among climbers caught in a surprise eruption, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23. The bodies were found near the eruption site, close to the hot gases and ash. The rescuers face bad weather while contending with the hazardous slopes. Mount Marapi is known for sudden eruptions caused by shallow sources near the peak and is one of over 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'.
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