Réunion Volcanoes

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Réunion, a French island in the Indian Ocean, is geologically dominated by two volcanoes. Piton des Neiges, a dormant shield volcano, is the island’s highest point. Conversely, Piton de la Fournaise, also a shield volcano, ranks among the world’s most active volcanoes, with frequent eruptions.