Cratère de l'Olympe
Crater
Cratère de l’Olympe is a volcanic crater feature on Île Amsterdam in the southern Indian Ocean at the supplied coordinates. It is part of the island’s network of summit and flank craters associated with the central volcanic massif.
The crater originated from eruptive activity that formed the island’s volcanic structure; erosion and colonizing vegetation have since modified its appearance. Access to the island is restricted and typically limited to authorized scientific missions.
Located on Île Amsterdam, the crater is a subantarctic volcanic landform administered by France within the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
- Conservation status: Part of the volcanic summit area of Île Amsterdam, which is a designated nature reserve and has no routine tourist services.
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Cratère de l'Olympe's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1351 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (139 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
