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Volcanic eruption in Indonesia spews columns of ash thousands of metres into the sky

No evacuation orders have been issued, but locals are taking no chances.

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Mar 2nd 2021, 7:21 AM

Victims engulfed in ash as volcano kills at least 15

Victims were covered by scorching clouds during the eruption.

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Feb 2nd 2014, 9:57 AM

Volcano erupts 30 times in one day

Around 20,000 people have been displaced as Mount Sinabung spews lava on Sumatra island.

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Jan 5th 2014, 7:30 AM