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Mount Merapi is Indonesia's most active volcano and one of the most closely monitored volcanoes in the world. Rising to nearly 2,930 meters (9,613 feet), it erupts regularly, producing lava domes, pyroclastic flows and ash clouds that can affect nearby communities. Despite the volcanic risk, hundreds of thousands of people live on its fertile slopes, where volcanic ash has enriched the soil for centuries. Scientists continuously monitor Merapi using seismic instruments, drones and live webcams to provide early warnings and help protect surrounding villages.