Sunday, October 19, 2014

Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption - images

Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung, which had lain dormant for over 400 years, has been intermittently erupting since September 15 last year, killing 15 people and forcing hundreds to flee their homes. According to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency, more than 3,000 residents are still displaced

Mount Sinabung spews pyroclastic smoke, seen from Tiga Pancur village in Berastagi, Karo district, North Sumatra, Indonesia. 

Credit: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images

Mount Sinabung spews pyroclastic smoke, seen from Tiga Pancur village on October 13, 2014 in Berastagi, Karo district, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Mount Sinabung, which has lain dormant for over 400 years, has been intermittently erupting since September 15 last year, killing 15 people and forcing hundreds to flee their homes.

According to The National Disaster Mitigation Agency, more than 3,000 residents are still displaced.

Smoke and fumes swirl around a volcanic vent spouting red hot lava.

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