Commerson Crater
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.
| Commerson Crater | |
|---|---|
View of the upper edge of Commerson Crater. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,310 m (7,580 ft) |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Réunion |
| Coordinates | 21°12′29″S 55°37′59″E |
| Geography | |
Commerson Crater Réunion, France | |
| Parent range | Les Hauts |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Caldera |
The caldera was named in honor of Philibert Commerson, a French explorer.
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