Reunion Volcano is erupting

September 17, 2018
by Alain St.Ange
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The ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ of Reunion Island erupted at 4:25 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The lava gushed on the south flank of the volcano in the ‘Rivals’ crater area. According to the volcanological observatory the seismic crisis began at 1:45am.

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The ‘Piton de la Fournaise’ of Reunion Island, a French Indian Ocean Territory erupted at 4:25 am on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The lava gushed on the south flank of the volcano in the ‘Rivals’ crater area. According to the volcanological observatory the seismic crisis began at 1:45am. The volcano had given signs of awakening since the beginning of September. The eruption is visible from Piton Bert.

According to the information provided by the volcanological observatory, “the volcanic eruption is boxed in and limited to the ‘Fouquรฉ’ enclosure, where the eruptive fissures have opened on the southern flank of the volcano in the region of the crater Rivals”. At least one crack of about 500 meters opened just below the site of the April 27, 2018 eruption. At 4:45 last Saturday, the Prefect of Reunion triggered the alert phase 2-2 “eruption underway in the Fouquรฉ enclosure” of the specific device Orsec volcano. Public access to the Fouquรฉ enclosure, from the Pas de Bellecombe trail or from any other trail, as well as from aircraft in the volcano area, is prohibited until further notice. “A reconnaissance will be carried out and additional measures taken as soon as the eruption will be stabilized” specifies the prefecture.

Swelling of the base and top of the Piton de la Fournaise had been noted by volcanologists about ten days ago. “This recovery in inflation is accompanied by a low seismicity. This inflation is currently slow and its evolution will be to follow in the coming days” had then stressed the volcanologists. The eruption is visible from Piton Bert. The Observatory warns on its Facebook page: “Before starting the march towards the Piton de Bert, do not hesitate to consult the weather on the webcams of the OVPF”.

WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • “Before starting the march towards the Piton de Bert, do not hesitate to consult the weather on the webcams of the OVPF”.
  • Public access to the Fouquรฉ enclosure, from the Pas de Bellecombe trail or from any other trail, as well as from aircraft in the volcano area, is prohibited until further notice.
  • Enclosure, where the eruptive fissures have opened on the southern flank of the volcano in the region of the crater Rivals”.
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Alain St.Ange

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel.

He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of

After one year of service, he was promoted to the position of CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.

In 2012 the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization was formed and St Ange was appointed as the first president of the organization.

In a 2012 cabinet re-shuffle, St Ange was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Culture which he resigned on 28 December 2016 in order to pursue a candidacy as Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation.

At the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu in China, a person who was being sought after for the โ€œSpeakers Circuitโ€ for tourism and sustainable development was Alain St.Ange.

St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who left office in December last year to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO. When his candidature or document of endorsement was withdrawn by his country just a day before the elections in Madrid, Alain St.Ange showed his greatness as a speaker when he addressed the UNWTO gathering with grace, passion, and style.

His moving speech was recorded as the one on the best marking speeches at this UN international body.

African countries often remember his Uganda address for the East Africa Tourism Platform when he was a guest of honor.

As former Tourism Minister, St.Ange was a regular and popular speaker and was often seen addressing forums and conferences on behalf of his country. His ability to speak โ€˜off the cuffโ€™ was always seen as a rare ability. He often said he speaks from the heart.

In Seychelles he is remembered for a marking address at the official opening of the islandโ€™s Carnaval International de Victoria when he reiterated the words of John Lennon famous songโ€ฆ โ€ you may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one. One day you will all join us and the world will be better as oneโ€. The world press contingent gathered in Seychelles on the day ran with the words by St.Ange which made headlines everywhere.

St.Ange delivered the keynote address for the โ€œTourism & Business Conference in Canadaโ€

Seychelles is a good example for sustainable tourism. This is therefore not surprising to see Alain St.Ange being sought after as a speaker on the international circuit.

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