Weaving the History of Toba: From Ancient Volcanic Eruptions to a UNESCO Global Geopark
Lake Toba was formed from the caldera of an ancient volcano, which last erupted about 74,000 years ago. The eruption spanned thousands of kilometers, from the Indian subcontinent to southern China. Lake Toba holds a wealth of biodiversity, from the rare Batak fish (Neollissochilus thienemannie) to the horn-nosed lizard (Harpesaurus modiglianii Vinciguerra), which was recently […]