Indonesia's Mount Sinaburg sends volcanic ash thousands of metres into the sky

Indonesia's Mount Sinaburg sent clouds of volcanic ash thousands of metres into the sky after erupting on May 7.

Footage shows a large column of ash pluming into the air.

Indonesia's Mount Sinaburg sent clouds of volcanic ash thousands of metres into the sky after erupting on May 7.

Footage shows a large column of ash pluming into the air.

Officials have advised locals to wear masks to avoid respiratory problems.