PHOTOS: See the effects of Mount Sinabung eruption

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 5:35 AM - Thousands have been evacuated following a series of eruptions at Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano this month.

The volcano has roared back to life two years ago after a three-year period of inactivity.

It erupted over the weekend, sending ash, smoke and debris into the atmosphere. An eruption in February 2014 killed 16 people.

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Thick plumes of smoke continued to dot the sky this week, covering nearby communities with ash.

Here are some dramatic photos recently taken near the volcano.