Sunday, 1 May 2011

Peak of the Furnace

The Peak of the Furnace (Piton de la Fournaise) is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. The Enclos Fourque caldera is 5 miles (8 km) wide and accounts for the top part of the volcano. Dolomieu is a 400 meter lava shield found inside the caldera. In addition to the lava shield, the caldera features craters, spatter cones and beaches.
Peak of the Furnace

Peak of the Furnace

Peak of the Furnace

Peak of the Furnace

Peak of the Furnace

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