Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise
Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise is a nature reserve in Réunion and has an elevation of 1,831 metres. Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise is situated nearby to the area Le Volcan, as well as near the locality Plaine des Osmondes.Places of Interest
Highlights include Piton de la Fournaise and Nez Coupé du Tremblet.
Piton de la Fournaise
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Piton de la Fournaise is the only active volcano on Réunion Island, and one of the most active in the world. Rising to 2,631 m above sea level, locals know it as "Le Volcan".
Nez Coupé du Tremblet
Peak
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Nez Coupé du Tremblet is a peak, which is situated 3 km south of Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise.
Piton de Crac
Peak
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Piton de Crac is a peak, which is situated 3½ km northeast of Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Plaine des Osmondes and Enclos Fouqué.
Plaine des Osmondes
Locality
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Plaine des Osmondes is a locality, which is situated 4½ km north of Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise.
Enclos Fouqué
Locality
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The Enclos Fouqué is the most recent caldera built by the Piton de la Fournaise, the active volcano of the isle of la Réunion. Enclos Fouqué is situated 5 km northwest of Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise.
Plateau des Basaltes
Locality
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
Plateau des Basaltes is a locality, which is situated 9 km northwest of Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise.
Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise
- Type: Nature reserve
- Also known as: “Reserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise”
- Location: Réunion, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-21.25449° or 21° 15′ 16″ southLongitude
55.73519° or 55° 44′ 7″ eastElevation
1,831 metres (6,007 feet)Open location code
5HCQPPWP+63GeoNames ID
11877283
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“Réserve Biologique du Piton de la Fournaise” goes by many names.
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