Helicopter Footage Shows Damage From Volcano’s Most Significant Eruption In Nearly 20 Years

Title Helicopter Footage Shows Damage From Volcano’s Most Significant Eruption In Nearly 20 Years
Summary A view from a helicopter captures the vast amount of lava making its way through forests and fields, as locals say it's the most significant eruption since 2007. On March 12th, Piton de la Fournaise, the volcano on Réunion Island, erupted, sending lava across the landscape and Johann Martin was the eye in the sky to record the destruction caused. Johann’s footage shows the sheer amount of lava that was making its way through the island, causing a river of fire to engulf trees and fields. He claimed that it was the worst eruption since 2007 and the island had become cut off due to the lava, with residents isolated on the south of the island.
Credit @johann_martin_meyer via ARK Media
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Footage type Mobile phone
Filming Location Réunion Island
Country France

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Date Posted: 13th March 2026

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