Volcanic Eruption In Indonesia Kills 11 Climbers, 3 Survivors Found

<p>Eleven climbers were found dead in Indonesia on Monday after a volcanic eruption took place on Sunday in the island nation, said an official. The search was launched following the eruption to find a team of 75 climbers who were in the area at the time, but was halted temporarily over safety concerns, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p> <p>On Monday, three survivors were found along with the body of 11 climbers were found, said Jodi Haryawan, spokesperson for the local search and rescue team, as per the Reuters report.&nbsp;</p> <p>The Marapi volcano which is 2,891 metres high erupted on Sunday spewing ash as high as 3 km (9,843 ft) into the air, according to the report after which the authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited the residents from going within 3 km of the crater.&nbsp;</p> <p>"It's too dangerous if we continue searching now," Haryawan said.&nbsp;</p> <p>Earlier on Monday, 49 climbers were evacuated from the area and many were being treated for burns, he added.&nbsp;</p> <p>Indonesia sits on the Pacific's so-called "Ring of Fire" and has 127 active volcanoes.&nbsp;</p>

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