Puy de Mercœur, Dormant volcano in Chaîne des Puys, France.
The Puy de Mercœur rises to 1,249 meters above sea level, displaying a regular crater formation within the Massif Central mountain range.
The volcano emerged approximately 18,100 years ago through strombolian eruptions, which resulted in substantial lava flows shaping the current landscape.
The Puy de Mercœur stands as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site, representing the geological heritage of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Hiking trails lead to the summit of Puy de Mercœur, offering visitors access to panoramic views of the surrounding volcanic chain.
Scientists recorded fifteen seismic events beneath Puy de Mercœur in May 1986, making it the only volcano in the chain with documented underground activity.
Location: Puy-de-Dôme
Elevation above the sea: 1,249 m
GPS coordinates: 45.71659,2.95614
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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