Killer volcano from above: Apocalyptic footage shows Indonesia's 'Child of Krakatoa' spewing lava into the ocean – sparking fears more tsunamis could be on the way as death toll hits 281
- More than 281 have been killed and 1016 injured in a tsunami in Indonesia
- New footage shows another eruption from Anak Krakatao volcano hours later
- Follow-up eruption comes after boy, 5, found in a car trapped under debris
- A huge search and rescue operation was launched on Sunday to find survivors
Dramatic aerial footage has emerged of the moment Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted as a pilot flew overhead to inspect the devastation below.
Captain Mykola from Susi Air was sent to assess the damage done to Banten, the westernmost province of Java, Indonesia, hours after a tsunami tore through the island.
Footage taken from the cockpit of the plane shows the volcano spewing enormous walls of grey ash and lava into the ocean, sending thick clouds into the air.
Government sources say the tsunami, which has killed at least 281 and injured over 1000, was caused by an underwater landslide triggered by volcanic activity.
But fears are growing that constant eruptions at the mountain - dubbed the Child of Krakatao - could trigger further tsunamis.
Fire and ash: An aerial view of the volcano on Sunday morning after the eruption which sent a wall of water slamming into the shore, in a natural disaster which has killed 281 people
National Disaster Management Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said there was a chance of another tsunami.
He said: 'Recommendations from [the] Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency are that people should not carry out activities on the beach and stay away from the coast for a while.'
It has also emerged a large chunk of the volcano's south slope may have fallen into the ocean a matter of minutes before the eruption.
1016 are also reported injured after a giant wave destroyed hundreds of homes, hotels and businesses along tourist beaches in Java and Sumatra on Saturday
Saturday's tsunami hit between the islands of Java and Sumatra at about 9.30pm local time, destroying 500 houses, nine hotels, 60 food stalls and 350 boats.
A huge search and rescue operation was launched on Sunday morning to find survivors and move the dead.
Among those who survived was a boy named Ali, who police revealed on had been pulled from a car which had become trapped under fallen trees.
The hunt for survivors: Men and women have been clawing through mud and water and pieces of building to try and find survivors
Tearful young boy named Ali was plucked to safety after spending 12 hours trapped in a car hidden underneath fallen trees
Rescuers look for survivors along the coast in South Lampung following the deadly tsunami on Saturday night
A police officer revealed on Instagram how the boy's cries were heard.
Officers rushed to the scene to remove wood and other island debris from the car, shining a torch into the wreckage to make out little Ali's face.
Eventually he is pulled alive crying as he clings onto the officer who saved him, as stunned crowds take pictures of Ali and the officer as he emerges muddy and upset but safe.
It is not clear whether anyone else in the car with Ali made it out of the wreckage alive.
Jaw dropping footage of the exact moment the 20ft wave came crashing down on the stage, engulfing the band, emerged on Sunday morning as it was revealed 281 people have died.
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Another video recorded in the seconds before the wave hit showed families enjoying a performance by Seventeen before the entire stage is suddenly smashed to pieces.
The band's lead singer Riefian 'Ifan' Fajarsyah told his 300,000 followers in a tearful video he was looking for the rest of the band.
The group later released a statement saying their bass player, guitarist and road manager were found dead, while two other band members and the wife of one of the performers remained missing.
Another aerial view of the volcano in Indonesia after its devastating eruption
Body bags are lining the streets in zones created by search and rescue teams. Indonesian families have been left devastated by the natural disaster
Damaged buildings and cars are seen in Anyer, Serang as recovery workers are called in to try and find survivors
Disaster agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said 281 deaths had been confirmed and at least 843 people were injured.
The worst-affected area was the Pandeglang region of Java's Banten province, which encompasses Ujung Kulon National Park and popular beaches, the agency said.
Indonesian President Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo expressed his sympathy and ordered government agencies to respond quickly to the disaster.
'My deep condolences to the victims in Banten and Lumpung provinces,' he said. 'Hopefully, those who are left have patience.'
At the Vatican, Pope Francis prayed for the dead, the missing and the homeless in Indonesia, telling tourists and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square that his thoughts were with victims 'struck by violent natural calamities.'
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted support for Indonesia: 'We are praying for recovery and healing. America is with you!'
In the city of Bandar Lampung on Sumatra, hundreds of residents took refuge at the governor's office, while at the popular resort area of Anyer beach on Java, some survivors wandered in the debris.
Tourists who were enjoying the long holiday weekend ahead of Christmas were also affected.
Women are treated on the back of a truck and IV drips hang from the cabin after the tsunami washed over islands in Indonesia
A man is consoled by a rescue worker after identifying his relative among the bodies of tsunami victims in Carita, Indonesia
The volcanic island Anak Krakatoa stands 1200ft above sea level after first emerging from the depths of the ocean in 1937
Carita beach in Pandeglang was one of the worst hit areas with homes being torn down by the rushing water and cars being destroyed
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