... Credit Copyright: Luc Perrot Explanation: On Reunion Island , it is known simply as "The Volcano." To others, it is known as the Piton de la Fournaise , which is French for the Peak of the Furnace. ... The Volcano started a new eruption last month by spewing hot lava bombs as high as 10 meters into the air from several vents. Pictured above , the recent eruption was caught before a star filled southern sky, appearing somehow contained beneath the arching band of our Milky Way Galaxy . ...