Commerson Crater

Commerson Crater is a caldera in the mountains of , an overseas department of France. Located in the municipal territory of , it is part of the , a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, but is located outside of the , the volcano's most recent caldera.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 2,225 metres
  • Description: volcanic crater of Réunion
  • Also known as: “Cratère Commerson”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Puy du Pas des Sables and Nez de Boeuf.

Peak
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Plateau des Basaltes and Enclos Fouqué.

Locality
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Locality
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The is the most recent caldera built by the , the active volcano of the isle of la .

Commerson Crater

Latitude
-21.208° or 21° 12′ 29″ south
Longitude
55.6419° or 55° 38′ 31″ east
Elevation
2,225 metres (7,300 feet)
Open location code
5HCQQJRR+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 299707899
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q3002216
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Tamil—“Commerson Crater” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Cratère Commerson and Piton Lacroix.

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