Commerson Crater
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Commerson Crater is a caldera in the mountains of Réunion, an overseas department of France. Located in the municipal territory of Saint-Joseph, it is part of the Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, but is located outside of the Enclos Fouqué, the volcano's most recent caldera.
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Commerson Crater | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,310 m (7,580 ft) |
Listing | List of volcanoes in Réunion |
Coordinates | 21°12′29″S 55°37′59″E |
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Parent range | Les Hauts |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Caldera |
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The caldera was named in honor of Philibert Commerson, a French explorer.