Mountains of Mauritius
Though Mauritius is characterized as mountainous, it is interesting to note that the area actually classified as ‘mountain’ occupies only 16% (300 km2) of the total surface area of the land. Here, mountains are low; the highest peak, Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, Read More
Volcanic Islands’ Rocks – Mauritius
As one drives around the beautiful island of Mauritius, brightly coloured gentle slopes and deep valleys can be observed. These features are carved on the volcanic rocks that created the island. Magma from deep inside the Earth’s crust welled up and outpoured the thick Read More