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Lava flows reach Indian Ocean on France's Réunion Island

One month after the Piton de la Fournaise volcano began erupting on Réunion Island, lava continues to flow and has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Two lava flows have also cut the national road linking the southern and eastern parts of the French island in the Indian Ocean.

16 Mar, 15:20 — 16 Mar, 15:20
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Lava flows reach Indian Ocean on France's Réunion Island

One month after the Piton de la Fournaise volcano began erupting on Réunion Island, lava continues to flow and has reached the ocean for the first time in 19 years. Two lava flows have also cut the national road linking the southern and eastern parts of the French island in the Indian Ocean.

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20-minuten16 Mar, 13:40First to report

Lava erreicht Hauptstrasse – Verkehr stark eingeschränkt

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France 2416 Mar, 15:20Latest update

Lava flows reach Indian Ocean on France's Réunion Island

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