Cratère Vulcain
Crater
Cratère Vulcain is a volcanic crater on Île Amsterdam in the southern Indian Ocean, recorded at the coordinates given. It is one of multiple volcanic vents and cones that make up the island’s summit region.
The feature formed through volcanic activity associated with the island’s central volcanic complex; like other small summit craters it is a remnant of eruptions that built the island’s edifice. The island is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands and is primarily visited for scientific purposes.
Geographically the crater lies on Île Amsterdam, a remote subantarctic island whose volcanic landforms are the dominant physical feature.
- Access: Located on Île Amsterdam in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, an isolated, protected island with no regular tourist access.
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Cratère Vulcain's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in February) and cold winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 7°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1362 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (98 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 (92 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (140 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (129 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 (119 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
