The Piton de la Fournaise erupts on Réunion

On Tuesday, 11 June the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on the island of Réunion erupted. This is the second volcanic eruption on the island this year.

According to Volcano Discovery, the lava fountains measured approximately 30m high. Four eruptive fissures were recorded on the slopes of the Dolomieu crater.

 

Watch below to see the volcano in action:

Image: Twitter @Travel2Reunion

 

Also see: In photos: Reunion Island

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