Tourists and locals have been gathered on the Reunion Island to see lava flowing from a volcano that has been erupting for over a month. On Sunday, lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian Ocean for the first time in 19 years. The volcano began erupting 13 February, for the second time this year. Two lava flows from the volcano have since caused disruption after cutting the national highway linking the south and east of the island.
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Watch: Reunion resident gets close to lava from erupting volcano
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.
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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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Two lava flows from the volcano have since caused disruption after cutting the national highway.
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The volcano began erupting 13 February, for the second time this year.
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Lava from the Piton de la Fournaise volcano reached the Indian ocean for the first time in 19 years.
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