In Indonesia, eleven hikers were found dead and three others were rescued today near Marapi volcano after it erupted on Sunday. The volcano spewed volcanic ash as high as 3,000 metres into the air.<br />'' <br />''According to Jakarta's disaster management agency BNPB, the 2,891 metre high volcano erupted at 2.54 p.m. <br />'' <br />'' Authorities said that volcanic ash was dispersed at high intensity to nearby districts. Pictures from BNPB showed cars and roads covered with ash. Authorities barred residents and visitors from carrying out any activities within 3 kilometres of the crater. Indonesia sits on the Pacific's so-called 'Ring of Fire' and has 127 active volcanoes.