Cirque de Salazie

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Cirque de Salazie is a lush, volcanic caldera on Réunion Island known for its dramatic cliffs, abundant waterfalls, and verdant landscapes.

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Cirque de Salazie canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cirque
valley
volcanic caldera
accessFrom Saint-André (Réunion)
administrativeCommune Salazie
climate humid tropical climate
country France
formedBy erosion
volcanic activity
geologicalContext Piton des Neiges volcanic massif
linked to: Piton des Neiges
hasSettlement Grand-Ilet
Hell-Bourg
Mare-à-Poule-d’Eau
Salazie (commune)
linked to: Salazie
hasWaterfall Cascade Blanche
Cascade du Bras Rouge
Cascade du Voile de la Mariée
highestPoint Piton des Neiges region (nearby massif)
hydrology source region for several rivers of Réunion
knownFor abundant waterfalls
dramatic cliffs
high rainfall
lush vegetation
verdant landscapes
languageRegion French
Réunion Creole
locatedIn Indian Ocean
Réunion
locatedOnSideOfIsland northeastern interior of Réunion
notableFeature numerous ravines and streams
steep enclosing walls
oneOf three main cirques of Réunion
onIsland Réunion Island
linked to: Réunion
partOf Réunion National Park
interior of Réunion Island
sisterCirque Cirque de Cilaos
Cirque de Mafate
tourismActivity canyoning
hiking
sightseeing
UNESCOWorldHeritageDesignationYear 2010
UNESCOWorldHeritageStatus part of Pitons, Cirques and Remparts of Réunion Island
vegetationType montane forest
tropical rainforest

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Piton des Neiges surroundedBy Cirque de Salazie
Cirque de Cilaos siblingCirque Cirque de Salazie
Piton des Neiges hasFeature Cirque de Salazie
subject linked to: Snow Peak