Morne Diablotins

Morne Diablotin is the highest mountain in Dominica, an island-nation in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles. It is the second highest mountain in the Lesser Antilles, after La Grande Soufrière in Guadeloupe. Morne Diablotin is located in the northern interior of the island, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Dominica's capital Roseau and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southeast of Portsmouth, the island's second-largest town. It is located within Morne Diablotin National Park.^[3]

Morne Diablotin
Morne Diablotin - largest volcano on Dominica.
Highest point
Elevation	1,447 m (4,747 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,447 m (4,747 ft)[1]
Listing	Country high point Ribu
Coordinates	15°30′12″N 61°23′50″W[2]
Geography
Morne Diablotin Dominica, Caribbean
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc	Lesser Antilles Volcanic Arc
Last eruption	c. 30,000 years ago

The mountain is volcanic, and last erupted c. 30,000 years ago.^[4] There are no known historical eruptions. The source of the Toulaman River lies in the mountain area.

Morne Diablotin shares its name with the local term for the rare black-capped petrel (Pterodroma hasitata).^[5]

See also

• List of mountains of Dominica
• List of volcanoes in Dominica