Dolomieu Crater

Dolomieu Crater is in and has an elevation of 2,461 metres. Dolomieu Crater is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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  • Type: Scree
  • Description: volcano crater
  • Also known as: “Cratere Dolomieu”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Piton de la Fournaise and Cratère Bory.

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is the only active volcano on Island, and one of the most active in the world. Rising to 2,631 m above sea level, locals know it as "Le Volcan".

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Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Enclos Fouqué and Plaine des Osmondes.

Locality
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The is the most recent caldera built by the , the active volcano of the isle of la . is situated 2½ km northwest of Dolomieu Crater.

Locality
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is a locality, which is situated 4½ km northeast of Dolomieu Crater.

Dolomieu Crater

Latitude
-21.24417° or 21° 14′ 39″ south
Longitude
55.71435° or 55° 42′ 52″ east
Elevation
2,461 metres (8,074 feet)
Open location code
5HCQQP47+8P
Open­Street­Map ID
way 713097207
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­scree
Geo­Names ID
11877187
Wiki­data ID
Q3002217
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Satellite Map

Discover Dolomieu Crater from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to German—“Dolomieu Crater” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Trou Caron and le Grand Pays.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Rempart du Dolomieu and Balcon de Dolomieu.

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