Maïdo
| Maïdo | |
|---|---|
 Piton Maïdo | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,205 m (7,234 ft) |
| Coordinates | 21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | French |
| Geography | |
  Maïdo | |
The Maïdo is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located above the city of Saint Paul and overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate".
The road climbing from Saint Paul to Maïdo goes through a forest of highland tamarin, which is a popular area for family picnics.
Climatology
[edit]An internationally renowned climatological station, the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, has been operating there since 2012. It depends on the Observatory of atmospheric physics in Reunion Island (OPAR), University of La Reunion.[1]
References
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Media related to Maïdo at Wikimedia Commons- Aerial pictures of the Maïdo
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