1979 eruption of Mount Marapi

[6] Due to its proximity to populated areas, the volcano is recognised as a significant hazard.

[8][3] Mountain streams became blocked, causing floods that swept away roads, bridges, seven villages and hundreds of houses.

[2] In the village of Pasir Lawas [ceb], 20 bodies were found and 40 houses were destroyed by mud and boulders.

[7] Rescue work was hampered by extensive damage to roads, buildings and rice fields.

On the plateau near the Sinila crater, 149 people died of gas poisoning in Pekisaran village.