Maïdo

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Maïdo

Piton Maïdo
Elevation 2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Location
Maïdo
Réunion, Indian Ocean
Coordinates 21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E / -21.06889; 55.38778Coordinates: 21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E / -21.06889; 55.38778

The Maïdo is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located above the city of Saint Paul and overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate".

The road climbing from Saint Paul to Maïdo goes through a forest of highland tamarin which is a popular area for family picnics.

Climatology

The University of La Réunion has started the construction of an observation station dedicated to atmosphere measurements. The facility is expected to be operational by early 2012.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Observatoire de Physique de l'Atmosphère de la Réunion". OPAR. 

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