Talang Volcano Eruptions Raise Alert

Last years eruption of Talang resulted in
the evacuation of over 25,000 villagers

Tuesday the 20th of March:
An significant explosive eruption sent ash from 800 to 1,000m above the summit of Mount Talang (2,580m) early this morning . Activity has been building since the March 6th earthquakes along the Sumatran fault. Merapi Volcano 50m north of Talang is also showing signs of increased activity.