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"In what is becoming a larger danger (and potential disaster), activity at Sinabung appears to be increasing daily, with more explosions and resultant pyroclastic flows streaming down the slopes of the volcano (see right) in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Some of these flows are reaching up to 5 km from the summit of Sinabung."

"As the Indonesian governement raises the danger alert to its highest level, more than 20,000 residents living near the Mount Sinabung volcano are evacuated to temporary emergency centres"

"At least 16 people have died after Mount Sinabung erupted on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The 8,530ft peak spewed out lava and gas, sending burning ash on to its slopes. Thousands fled on foot and in vehicles to escape the deadly clouds. The volcano had been rumbling for months and people had only recently moved back to their homes after it was believed the seismic activity was diminishing"

powerful video of pyroclastic flows

"Volcano erupts more than 50 times, spewing gas and lava, and forcing thousands to flee from their homes in North Sumatra"