Piton de la Fournaise cao 2631 mét tại Reunion, Africa.
Đỉnh này được phân loại là Shield Volcano.
Độ cao
2631 m
Độ nổi bật
— m
Tọa độ
-21,244000, 55,708000
Loại
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Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) is a shield volcano in Reunion. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.
The topographic contour map of Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) shows widely spaced, gently curving contours reflecting broad, low-angle slopes. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,631m summit).
Hồ sơ độ cao
The east–west elevation profile of Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,631m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,631m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
Piton de la Fournaise (2631m) is a shield volcano, built almost entirely from fluid lava flows. The contour map shows widely spaced lines, reflecting slopes that rarely exceed 5–10 degrees — much gentler than a stratovolcano.
