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Zabriskie Point badlands, Death Valley Zabriskie Point, Death Valley Fiery Furnace to Snowy Peaks Peak of the Furnace at sunrise Sunrise in the Caldera Fog in the Caldera Ile de La Réunion (Overseas Department of France) - Océan Indien - Volcano Piton de la Fournaise Ile de La Réunion (Overseas Department of France) - Océan Indien - Volcano Piton de la Fournaise Piton de la fournaise
Quick Facts:
  • One of the most active volcanoes in the world
  • 5 mile (8 km) wide caldera atop the volcano
  • Features 400 meter lava shield inside the caldera.

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.

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More will follow on Peak of the Furnace as it is declared an official or notable wonder of Africa.

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More will follow on the Peak of the Furnace as it is declared an official or notable wonder of Africa.