RARE MOMENT OF LAVA FLOWING ACROSS MAIN ROAD IN RARE VOLCANIC MOMENT WITH PIX AND VID By Shuk Yee Tsang Dramatic images and footage capture molten lava pouring across a main coastal road on an island. The scenes were filmed by Loris Gazut, a 33-year-old photographer, during the ongoing eruption of Piton de la Fournaise on Réunion Island. Such an event has not occurred on this scale for nearly two decades, with the last major disruption to infrastructure dating back to 2007. Despite the dangers, precautions were taken while filming near the lava. While volcanic activity is common in the region, lava reaching the road is far rarer. Loris, who has been documenting the volcano for around a decade, said his motivation comes from capturing the interaction between natural forces and human design. Loris said: “It felt like witnessing a historic moment. “This kind of event hadn’t happened in many years, nearly two decades. Seeing lava physically cut through a road, something so human and structured, is both striking and humbling. “As an architectural photographer, I’m deeply interested in the relationship between human constructions and natural forces. “Here, the road becomes a very powerful symbol, a precise, engineered line suddenly confronted by something raw, unpredictable, and geological. “When volcanic gases are present and wind conditions are unfavourable, I use a respirator mask with filters. “By maintaining a safe distance of a few meters, it’s possible to work in acceptable safety conditions, while still feeling the intense heat of the lava.” END
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