Mount Marapi Eruption: 22 Climbers Confirmed Dead, One Missing

West Sumatra Indonesia
    Mount Marapi has been showing increased volcanic activity since January, and tourism was not recommended within two miles of the peak.
    Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted unexpectedly, leading to the confirmed deaths of 22 climbers, with one person still missing.
    Rescue operations faced numerous challenges, including bad weather, difficult terrain, and heat from the eruptions.
    The eruption has led to the evacuation of 75 people in total and the closure of climbing routes and trails.
    The eruption, which lasted for 4 minutes and 41 seconds, spewed ash 9,800 feet into the air, covering nearby villages in volcanic debris.
    The volcano has been at the third highest alert level since 2011, indicating a heightened state of activity.
    Three people were found alive, and 49 climbers were evacuated, many of whom are being treated for burns.

    Mount Marapi, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted unexpectedly, leading to the confirmed deaths of 22 climbers, with one person still missing. The eruption, which lasted for 4 minutes and 41 seconds, spewed ash 9,800 feet into the air, covering nearby villages in volcanic debris. The volcano has been at the third highest alert level since 2011, indicating a heightened state of activity.

    Rescue operations faced numerous challenges, including bad weather, difficult terrain, and heat from the eruptions. Despite these obstacles, three people were found alive, and 49 climbers were evacuated, many of whom are being treated for burns. The eruption has led to the evacuation of 75 people in total and the closure of climbing routes and trails.

    Mount Marapi has been showing increased volcanic activity since January, and tourism was not recommended within two miles of the peak. Indonesia, located in the 'Ring of Fire', is known for its high volcanic activity. The most deadly eruption of Mount Marapi occurred in 1979.

    Confidence

    95%

    Doubts
    • There are contradictions between sources regarding the number of missing climbers.

    Sources

    95%

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    Mount Marapi volcano: More bodies found after surprise eruption

    The Associated Press News MARDI ROSA Tuesday, 05 December 2023 04:26
    • Unique Points
      • The volcano has been at the third highest alert level since 2011
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    96%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Rescuers find more victims of Mount Marapi's sudden eruption, toll rises to 22

    PBS NewsHour Tuesday, 05 December 2023 15:37
    • Unique Points
      • The rescuers faced challenges such as bad weather, difficult terrain, and heat from the eruptions
      • The eruption spewed thick ash clouds and nearby villages were covered in volcanic debris
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    93%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano

    theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Monday, 04 December 2023 06:50
    • Unique Points
      • Three people were found alive
      • Forty-nine climbers were evacuated and many were being treated for burns
      • Two climbing routes were closed, and residents living on the slopes were advised to stay away
      • Marapi has been active since a January eruption that caused no casualties
    • Accuracy
      • At least 12 climbers are still missing contradicts with other sources stating one person is still missing
    • Deception (100%)
      • The article is straightforward and factual, with no apparent deception.
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    93%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    23 hikers presumed dead after Indonesian volcano erupts

    The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Frances Vinall Tuesday, 05 December 2023 10:29
    • Unique Points
      • The eruption lasted for 4 minutes and 41 seconds, spewing ash 9,800 feet into the air
      • Mount Marapi had been showing increased volcanic activity since January, and tourism was not recommended within two miles of the peak
      • Indonesia is known for its high volcanic activity as it is located in the 'Ring of Fire'
    • Accuracy
      • Presumed deaths of 23 hikers contradicts with other sources stating 22 confirmed dead
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    92%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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    13 climbers killed, 10 missing following Indonesian volcano eruption

    CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Heather Chen Monday, 04 December 2023 05:32
    • Unique Points
      • The eruption has led to the evacuation of 75 people and the closure of climbing routes and trails
      • Mount Marapi is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, with its most deadly eruption occurring in 1979
    • Accuracy
      • Thirteen climbers have died and another 10 are missing contradicts with other sources stating 22 confirmed dead and one person is still missing
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication