Piton de la Fournaise

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News: Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island erupted again, marking its second eruption of the year.

About Piton de la Fournaise

Piton de la Fournaise Volcan
Source: Volcanodiscovery
  • It is one of the world’s most active and productive volcanoes.
  • Type: It is a typical basaltic shield volcano.
  • Location: It is located on the east–southeastern edge of the French island La Réunion in the western Indian Ocean.
  • Age: It is about 530,000 years old.
  • Height: 2632 meters
  • It is in a phase of frequent but short-lived eruptions that start with lava fountains and produce large lava flows.
  • Status: In 2010, it gained global recognition after being included in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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