Morne aux Diables

Morne aux Diables
Morne aux Diables in 2002
Highest point
Elevation861 m (2,825 ft)
Geography
LocationDominica, Caribbean
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruptionUnknown; possibly late Pleistocene or Holocene era

Morne aux Diables, also known as Devil's Peak, is a volcano on the island of Dominica and the volcanic formation is the northernmost peak on the island. The volcano is considered dormant, with no unusual volcanic activity reported aside from a swarm of small earthquakes detected in 2009–2010.[1] Sulfur springs are present near the volcano.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Morne aux Diables". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  2. ^ "Morne aux Diables - North". Discover Dominica, the Nature Island. Retrieved 2019-08-04.

15°37′N 61°26′W / 15.617°N 61.433°W / 15.617; -61.433

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