Trou aux Cerfs

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

Trou aux Cerfs
Crater of Trou aux Cerfs
Highest point
Elevation605 m (1,985 ft)
Coordinates20°18′54″S 57°30′18″E
Geography
Trou aux Cerfs
Location in Mauritius
LocationCurepipe, Mauritius
Geology
Mountain typeDormant - Volcanic crater
Climbing
Easiest routeCar/Walking

Sources

  1. "Trou aux Cerfs". Mauritius UK Connection. Retrieved 2007-03-17.
  2. "Trou aux Cerfs volcano". Government of Mauritius. Archived from the original on 2007-03-07. Retrieved 2007-03-17.


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