Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 16, 2026 at 09:39 PM
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The Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island has been erupting since February 13th, marking its second eruption this year. On Sunday, lava from the volcano reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years, drawing crowds of tourists and locals. Two lava flows have disrupted transportation by cutting the national highway that connects the south and east parts of the island. The volcano's activity has been ongoing for over a month.
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