Indonesian officials have searched through thick ash for bodies after Mount Sinabung volcano erupted and have so far uncovered 16 corpses buried in ash.
Scorching clouds engulfed victims during the eruption on Saturday, leaving rescuers with little hope of finding survivors as they searched through ash up to 30 centimetres thick.
About 170 people, including from the military and police, armed with chainsaws and oxygen apparatus spread out through apocalyptic-like destruction in Sukameriah village.
