In pictures: Thousands flee Indonesia volcano

epa03820263 Indonesian rescuer workers beside a survivor as they evacuate injured residents from Palue island to a hospital in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia 11 August 2013. Authorities in an eastern Indonesian province sought to move villagers Sunday after a volcano erupted, killing six people. Mount Rokatenda on the tiny island of Palue in East Nusatenggara province sent an avalanche of hot lava down its flanks 10 Augst 2013 after it spewed ash 2,000 metres into the sky, officials said. EPA/STR BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE EPA/STR BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE *** Local Caption *** 03820263.jpg

Indonesian police help refugees to disembark a boat as they evacuate residents from Palue island to Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara. EPA / STR

Indonesian police help refugees to disembark a boat as they evacuate residents. EPA / STR BEST

Indonesian rescuers carry a survivor as they evacuate residents from Palue island to Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. EPA / STR BEST

Rescuers evacuate residents from Palue island to Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. EPA / STR

A relative looks at the body of his brother who died in the Mount Rokatenda eruption on Palue island. EPA / STR

Rescuers carry a survivor as they evacuate residents. EPA / STR BEST

Mount Rokatenda spews hot gas after an eruption seen from Rokirole at Palue island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia 11 August 2013. EPA / STR

Villagers who have been affected by Mount Rokatenda's eruption on Palue island rest at a temporary shelter in Maumere, Indonesia. AP Photo

Indonesian police officers help villagers who have been affected by Mount Rokatenda's eruption on Palue island to disembark a boat upon their arrival in Maumere, Indonesia. AP Photo

Mount Rokatenda spews volcanic smoke on Palue island, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 12, 2013. The volcano spewed more hot ash and lava on the tiny Indonesian island Monday after causing six deaths during its eruption over the weekend. AP Photo / Jacob Herin