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La Réunion Volcano Erupts Again After Three-Year Hiatus

1/19/2026

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The Piton de la Fournaise on La Réunion began effusive eruption January 18, 2026, at 19:42 LT after a seismic crisis.
Lava flows emerged from multiple fissures in the Enclos Fouqué caldera.
This marks the first activity since August 2023.
Monitoring detected volcano-tectonic earthquakes and magma rising toward the surface.
As of January 19, 2026, the eruption continues with tremor and lava outflow, access is restricted, and fissure openings remain possible.

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Story summary

The Piton de la Fournaise on La Réunion began effusive eruption January 18, 2026, at 19:42 LT after a seismic crisis.
Lava flows emerged from multiple fissures in the Enclos Fouqué caldera.
This marks the first activity since August 2023.
Monitoring detected volcano-tectonic earthquakes and magma rising toward the surface.
As of January 19, 2026, the eruption continues with tremor and lava outflow, access is restricted, and fissure openings remain possible.