Morne Diablotins
| Morne Diablotins | |
|---|---|
Country high point | |
| Coordinates | 15°30′12″N 61°23′50″W / 15.50333°N 61.39722°W[2] |
| Geography | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc | Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | c. 30,000 years ago |
Morne Diablotins is the highest
Roseau and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of Portsmouth, the island's second-largest town. It is located within Morne Diablotin National Park.[3]
The mountain is volcanic, and last erupted c. 30,000 years ago.[4] There are no known historical eruptions. The source of the Toulaman River lies in the mountain area.
Morne Diablotins shares its name with the local term for the rare black-capped petrel (Pterodroma hasitata).[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Morne Diablotins, Dominica". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
- ^ "Morne Diablotins". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2010-03-13.
- ^ “Caribbean Hiking” by M. Timothy O’Keefe, Google Books
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- ISBN 978-0-300-12549-8.
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