Samosir island

Lake Toba is a lake formed by volcanic activity of the volcano, namely Mount Toba is located in North Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The eruption of Mount Toba is estimated to occur about 73,000 to 75,000 years ago.

Due to the eruption of Mount Toba huge some foreign researchers to conduct research on the causes that lead to Lake Toba was formed. It is estimated that the eruption of Mount Toba eruption is one of the most powerful ever for total material issued reached 2,800 km3 - 2,000 km3 of ignimbrite that flowed over the ground, and about 800 km3 which fell as ash, especially to the west. Pyroclastic flows from the eruption destroyed an area of ​​20,000 km2, with ash deposits as thick as 600 m to the main crater. This leads to a large water-filled caldera which is now known as Lake Toba and upward pressure by magma that has not come out cause the formation of an island in the middle of the lake known as the island.

Samosir Island Lake Toba become one and indivisible by the island in the middle of the lake. Unspoiled natural charm of the island of Samosir become the main attraction of the natural attractions of this one. The island has a height of 1000 meters above sea level.

What the hell is on the island of Samosir? Here we can learn the history of Batak, there is also clothes, accessories, up to the Batak traditional fabrics which are sold to tourists / general. A place that must be visited when holidaying in Samosir is Tuktuk. Tuktuk is a place of contact between the two islands of Sumatra Samosir da.

If we of Parapat, can ride the ferry to reach it. The best way to enjoy the natural panorama of exotic Samosir is roaming the green hills, gazing at the clear blue lake views. Address: Samosir.