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Volcan Piton de la Fournaise

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Le Piton de la Fournaise est un volcan dans le département d’outre-mer français La Réunion.

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Update: October 08, 2018

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-21.245502, 55.719438
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21°14'43.8"S 55°43'10.0"E
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40K 367123 7650143
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