The Mount in North Maluku Erupts

TERNATE, KOMPAS.com - Mount Gamalama in North Maluku province erupted on Sunday night, causing panic among local residents. The 1,700-meter high volcano spewed ash which fell in Ternate city.

Some of the local residents living on the slope of Mt Gamalama began to take refuge at their relatives’ houses near the city’s coast. A number of local residents expressed regret over a lack of information from the city administration and other relevant parties about the volcano’s status.

Ternate Deputy Mayor Arifin Djafar called an impromptu meeting with various relevant agencies to discuss mitigation efforts in the wake of the volcano’s eruption.

"We hope Ternate residents would not panic but they must remain vigilant. The city administration will inform the residents of what to do after Mount Gamalama has erupted."