Commerson Crater

Commerson Crater
View of the upper edge of Commerson Crater.
Highest point
Elevation2,310 m (7,580 ft)
ListingList of volcanoes in Réunion
Coordinates21°12′29″S 55°37′59″E / 21.2079682°S 55.6329524°E / -21.2079682; 55.6329524
Geography
Commerson Crater is located in Réunion
Commerson Crater
Commerson Crater
Parent rangeLes Hauts
Geology
Mountain typeCaldera

Commerson Crater is a caldera in the mountains of Réunion, an overseas department of France. Located in the municipal territory of Saint-Joseph, it is part of the Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the eastern end of Réunion Island, but is located outside of the Enclos Fouqué, the volcano's most recent caldera.

The caldera was named in honor of Philibert Commerson, a French explorer.