Cratère Bory, Volcanic crater in Saint-Philippe, Réunion, France.
The Bory crater, positioned at the summit of Piton de la Fournaise volcano, extends 350 meters in length and 200 meters in width.
The first scientific expedition to the crater occurred in 1801, led by naturalist Jean-Baptiste Bory de Saint-Vincent, who documented its geological characteristics.
The crater stands as a testament to French scientific exploration, named after a naturalist who advanced volcanic research in the Indian Ocean region.
The Volcanological Observatory monitors the crater continuously, utilizing advanced measurement instruments to detect potential volcanic activity.
The northern rim reaches an elevation of 2632 meters, making it the highest point of Piton de la Fournaise volcano.
Location: Saint-Philippe
Elevation above the sea: 2,582 m
GPS coordinates: -21.24480,55.70816
Latest update: May 29, 2025 11:10
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