Piton des Neiges

Shield volcano (extinct)France (Reunion)

CountryFrance (Reunion)

TypeShield volcano (extinct)

Elevation3071 m

Last EruptionExtinct

About Piton des Neiges

An extinct volcano on Reunion Island. It is the highest point in the Indian Ocean. It formed the island alongside the active Piton de la Fournaise. Its cirques are among the most dramatic landscapes on Earth.

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Piton de la Fournaise

Shield volcano2631 m

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France (Reunion) | Last: 2024