Maïdo

For the Japanese rendering of the word "maid", see Meido.
"Maido" redirects here. For the Estonian male given name, see Maido (given name).
Maïdo
Piton Maïdo
Highest point
Elevation2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Coordinates21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E / -21.06889; 55.38778
Naming
Language of nameFrench
Geography

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

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

  1. ^ "Visite virtuelle de l'observatoire du Maido - OSU-R".


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