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The eruption of the Piton de la Fournaise, which had started on Sunday night, ended on Tuesday. It attracted a crowd of curious people who had risky behaviour, according to the prefecture of La Réunion. The latter recalled the right attitude to adopt in order to observe the phenomenon in safety. - Piton de la Fournaise: blocked traffic, risky behaviour... The warning of the authorities (social issues).
Piton de la Fournaise: On Réunion Island, thousands flock to witness the eruption
The Piton de la Fournaise's favorable location and the timing during the austral summer school holidays led to a steady stream of thousands of people onto the volcano's massif throughout the night.
The Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, erupted in the evening on Sunday, January 18th. The spectacle of the lava devading the sides of the volcano still attracts many curious people.
At Reunion, the Piton de la Fournaise erupted for the first time this Sunday, January 18, 2026. Oceane Merlier, a 24-year-old clinical psychologist tells us about the situation on the spot.
Used to waking up at least once a year, the Piton de la Fournaise erupted in La Réunion on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Like the sleeping giants of Auvergne, the numerous volcanoes operating overseas are subject to increased surveillance. An overview of the volcanic zones in France.
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