00:00When fire meets the ocean, a cascade of glowing molten rock plunges into the waves.
00:08The lava flow from PĂ©tain de la Faunaise has just finished its journey.
00:13It's been nearly 20 years since people have been able to witness this spectacle.
00:20While the eruption is causing disruption on the island, tourists are making the most of
00:25it too.
00:27We're here on holiday and we feel lucky to be here while this is happening.
00:32You realise how lucky you are.
00:35It lights up your heart.
00:36You forget everything.
00:39The fusion of lava and sea triggers a plume of water vapour mixed with gases, a toxic fog.
00:47Despite the risk, people climb on the rocks flouting the rules to get a front row view.
00:55Others a little higher up don't hesitate to get as close as possible to the lava.
01:06And even use it for cooking.
01:10It's the first time in 39 years.
01:12I've never seen a volcano and it's spectacular.
01:16It's impressive.
01:17It's a process that takes time and it's just amazing to experience this.
01:23Three days ago the lava flow, one and a half metres high, crossed one of Reunion's main roads
01:29in seconds.
01:31On the right side of the lava tools and GPS the physicians haveemetery기.
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