Revue de la typologie des éruptions au Piton de La Fournaise, processus et risques volcaniques associés

Abstract

Just like every other basaltic shield volcano, The Piton de la Fournaise on “La Réunion” Island is of relative dangerousness. Nevertheless, research show, that in its recent history, this volcano encountered various more or less violent phases of activity which are potentially destructive. This article’s aim is to characterize the different eruptions typology and to evaluate their dangerousness towards people and properties installed on the volcano slopes.

Keywords

• volcanic hazard
• Piton de la Fournaise
• eruption typology
• magmatism