Spectacular images of the giant eruption of Mount Sinabung volcano on the island of Sumatra. The ashes were fired up to 5 kilometers in the air, causing the evacuation of locals and tourists.

According to the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, It was the most powerful eruption in the last five years. On awakening in 2010 after 400 years of sleep, the volcano Mount Sinabung has caused removal 30.000 people from the surrounding area.

Face masks have been distributed to the population and the authorities advised residents to stay at home to avoid breathing problems. Indonesia is the most active volcanic area in the world, with 127 active volcanoes.