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Piton de la Fournaise volcano nears eruption on La Réunion
The Piton de la Fournaise volcano on the French island of La Réunion is nearing an eruption following a seismic crisis. Authorities have declared Alert Level 1 of the volcanic emergency plan as magma rises toward the surface.
As of Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2026, the prefecture has closed public access to the Enclos Fouqué caldera. Officials warn that an eruption could occur within minutes or hours due to the acute danger of ascending magma.
This event marks the second eruption in recent months, following the last activity on February 13. The volcano, which stands at 2,632 meters, is one of the most active in the Indian Ocean and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
Entities
Enclos Fouqué · La Réunion · Piton de la Fournaise · Prefecture of La Réunion
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The volcano last erupted on February 13. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Piton de la Fournaise stands at a height of 2,632 meters. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Magma is rising from the chamber toward the surface. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The prefecture has declared Alert Level 1 of the volcanic emergency plan. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Public access to the Enclos Fouqué caldera has been closed. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Piton de la Fournaise volcano is nearing an eruption. www.fehmarn24.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de