Trou aux Cerfs

Trou aux Cerfs
A deep dormant crater volcano
Crater of Trou aux Cerfs
Highest point
Elevation 605 m (1,985 ft)
Coordinates 20°18′54″S 57°30′18″E / 20.31500°S 57.50500°E / -20.31500; 57.50500Coordinates: 20°18′54″S 57°30′18″E / 20.31500°S 57.50500°E / -20.31500; 57.50500 
Geography
Trou aux Cerfs is located approx. in the centre of Mauritius
Trou aux Cerfs
Location in Mauritius
Location Curepipe, Mauritius
Geology
Mountain type Dormant - Volcanic crater
Climbing
Easiest route Car/Walking

Trou aux Cerfs (also known as Murr's Volcano) is a dormant volcano with a well-defined cone and crater. It is 605 m (1,985 ft) high and located in Curepipe, Mauritius. The crater has been alternately described as 300[1] and 350 meters in diameter,[2] and is 80 meters deep.[2]

The crater was formed less than 2 million years ago in the second phase of volcanic activity that created Mauritius.[3]

According to experts, the volcano is currently dormant but could become active at any time within the next thousand years.

The crater is only accessible down a steep embankment which is considered dangerous. Water and silt have clogged the crater, making it even less accessible.

References

  1. ↑ "Trou aux Cerfs". Mauritius UK Connection. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
  2. 1 2 "Trou aux Cerfs volcano". Government of Mauritius. Archived from the original on 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
  3. ↑ Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. p. 390. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.


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