25,000 evacuated as volcano splutters
Some 25,000 people are reported to have been evacuated from their homes after a volcano on the Indonesian island of Sumatra came to life, according to the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) newspaper. Following a string of earthquakes in the region, including the Boxing Day quake that caused the Indian Ocean tsunami and another powerful earthquake on March 28, officials have issued “top-level” warnings for Mount Talang, near the city of Padang. Some scientists have reportedly warned that there could be more seismic activity to come across the region, following the recent quakes, as the earth’s tectonic plates adjust. The SMH website quotes one vulcanologist as saying that smoke has billowed 1,000 metres above the mountain, with ash travelling as far as 12 kilometres from the volcano. He reportedly said: “The activity has definitely stepped up and we have alerted officials to watch out for smoke. The plates’ movements release energy underground and the energy could add to the activity of many volcanoes on Sumatra, but it doesn’t mean this will trigger an eruption. Coincidentally, the pressure inside Mount Talang had been high and the quake activity has increase that energy.” Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad Ltd www.newsfromabroad.com
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