Piton de la Fournaise

Piton de la Fournaise
Picture of Piton de la fournaise
Highest point
Elevation2,232 m (7,323 ft)
Prominence1,021 m (3,350 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Isolation26.98 km (16.76 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
Naming
Language of nameFrench
Geography
LocationReunion
Geology
Last eruptionSeptember 19, 2022

The Piton de la Fournaise (/piːtɒn də lə fʊəˈneɪz/) is an active volcano on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It erupts often, so it is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet.[1][2][3]

It is in the southeast of the island and is part of the Réunion National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.[1]

The Piton de la Fournaise is very important in Réunion, both culturally and for tourism. Many hiking trails let visitors to explore it and see solidified lava flows. Trips to see the eruptions are also popular among tourists.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 McCulloch, Adam (2015-05-27). "Top 10 active volcanoes to see up close". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  2. ↑ "Piton de la Fournaise on Réunion Island : combining beauty and tremors". Île de la Réunion Tourisme. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ↑ "La Réunion: A Quick Guide". France Today. 2022-08-01. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. ↑ "Piton de la Fournaise : réouverture de la partie basse et des tunnels de lave de 2004". Linfo.re. Retrieved 2023-08-25.