Dramatic aerial footage shows R'eunion volcano erupting

A volcano on the island of R'eunion erupted dramatically on Saturday, spewing lava and steam.

Stunning aerial footage showed lava flowing down the sides of the Piton de la Fournaise volcano.

The area around the volcano is uninhabited and the eruptions pose little danger to the local population.

R'eunion is a region of France in the Indian Ocean.

Piton de la Fournaise is one of the world's most active volcanoes.