Indonesian volcano erupts again, forces evacuation of 20,000 villagers

An Indonesian volcano shot off gas and lava on Monday, forcing the authorities to evacuate more than 20,000 villagers.

According to media reports, the volcano was seen spewing out lava to a height of about 13,000 feet. 

Mount Sinabung is one of Indonesia's 130 active volcanoes due to its fault lines that encircle the Pacific Basin.

The country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) stated the volcano had reportedly erupted at least 77 times in one day.

The residents have resorted to using any means they can to prevent themselves inhaling the volcanic ash. 

In spite of the panic prevailing in the areas adjoining the volcanic mountain, curious onlookers thronged from various places to have a look at the lava erupting from Sinabung.