Reunion island - Ilet de Roche Plate

by Olivier Parent

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Reunion island - Ilet de Roche Plate

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Olivier Parent

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Reunion island : view over Ilet de Roche Plate and the Rivière des Remparts valley from Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix viewpoint. Réunion (previously known as Île Bourbon) is an overseas department and region of the French Republic. The official language is French. In addition, the majority of the region's population speaks Réunion Creole. Reunion island is 63 km (39 mi) long; 45 km (28 mi) wide. It is above a hotspot in the Earth's crust. The Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, has erupted more than 100 times since 1640, and is under constant monitoring. The hotspot that fuels Piton de la Fournaise also created the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues. The Piton des Neiges volcano, the highest point on the island at 3,070 m (10,070 ft) above sea level, is northwest of the Piton de la Fournaise. While the Piton de la Fournaise is one of Earth's most active volcanoes, the Piton des Neiges is dormant. The slopes of both volcanoes are heavily forested. Cultivated land and cities like the capital city of Saint-Denis are concentrated on the surrounding coastal lowlands. Offshore, part of the west coast is characterised by a coral reef system. Réunion also has three calderas: the Cirque de Salazie, the Cirque de Cilaos and the Cirque de Mafate. Since 2010, Réunion is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site that covers about 40% of the island's area and coincides with the central zone of the Réunion National Park.

This image is available as canvas print, framed print, acrylic print, metal print, wood print or poster in a variety of sizes. It can also be printed as a greeting card, T-shirt, jigsaw puzzle, throw pillow, duvet cover, shower curtain, fleece blanket, beach or bath towel, tote bag, zip pouch, phone case, coffee mug, yoga mat, spiral notebook, etc.

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February 1st, 2021

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