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Indonesian rescuer searches for victims of the eruption of Mount Merapi at Glagahharjo in Cangkringan, Indonesia, Friday, Nov. 19. Mount Merapi began unleashing torrents of hot gas, rock and other debris late last month after years of dormancy. The most significant blast came Nov. 5, the deadliest day at the mountain in decades.