Lava spectacle draws trekkers to La Reunion volcano

Video. Lava spectacle draws trekkers to La Reunion volcano

The eruptions started on Saturday (September 15) in the early morning.

The eruptions started on Saturday (September 15) in the early morning.

After walking about six kilometres (3.7 miles) to a view point, and braving nocturnal temperatures that can drop to zero degrees Celsius, hikers were treated to a spectacle of lava fountains, some spurting as high as 30 metres (100 feet), on Reunion island.

One of the most active volcanoes in the world and a tourist attraction on the island, the Piton de la Fournaise rises to 2,000 metres (6,560 feet).