SOLOK - Activity of the Mount Talang volcano is increasing. The head of the observation post for the volcano, Dalipa Marjusi, strongly advised that people living on it's slopes should keep at least three kilometers distance from the summit. The volcano has become unstable by tremors in the area. Outside that there has also been a release of toxic gases at the main crater. There are also cracks appearing on the slopes near the summit.
He advised people to be careful near rivers flowing down from the volcano as well. Residents have been coming to the observation post more often in recent days because they are worried about the situation. "They ask for information about the condition of the Talang volcano and show their worries about the current activity," said a spokesperson.
The head of the subdistrict Danau Kembar, in the district of Solok, West Sumatra, Efriadi, said that he already received instructions from the district head to warn his residents about the worst case scenario in relation to Mount Talang. "We are aware of it and are ready to evacuate people if we are ordered to do so. The district head has asked us to be prepared on the day that the status of the volcano was raised," he told. There are four subdistricts around the volcano; Danau Kembar, Gunung Talang, Lembang Jaya and Kubung.
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SOLOK - Activity of the Mount Talang volcano is increasing. The head of the observation post for the volcano, Dalipa Marjusi, strongly advised that people living on it's slopes should keep at least three kilometers distance from the summit. The volcano has become unstable by tremors in the area. Outside that there has also been a release of toxic gases at the main crater. There are also cracks appearing on the slopes near the summit.
