Volcanic crater. Dolomieu crater of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. This volcano erupted in the afternoon of

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Volcanic crater. Dolomieu crater of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano on Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. This volcano erupted in the afternoon of Sunday 21st September 2008. There had been signs of great activity since 12th September, including a significant outgassing, suggesting an eruption was imminent. Photographed on 21st September 2008.

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