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Thus the crater at the extremity of the Piton, which is called the Caldera, is extremely small.
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Thus the crater at the extremity of the Piton, which is called the Caldera, is extremely small.
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1 Alexander von Humboldt 1814
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My immediate guess is that "Piton" is how you pronounce the Italian word python.
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BB: Answer to (1): Yes, Etna seems to have more of those "eccentric" eruptions than other, broadly similar volcanoes (from their structural framework) such as Piton de la Fournaise and the Hawaiian volcanoes.
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The majestic Pitons, the islands' world-famous beacons and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are two mountains formed by lava from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago: Gros Piton 2,619 feet, Petit Piton 2,480 feet.
Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011
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The majestic Pitons, the islands' world-famous beacons and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are two mountains formed by lava from volcanic eruptions millions of years ago: Gros Piton 2,619 feet, Petit Piton 2,480 feet.
Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011
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Whether it be traveling with a good energy bauble, adding candles to your hotel room or even treating yourself to an extravagant luxury den, like Jade Mountain, a 3-walled oasis in St. Lucia complete with an infinity pool in your living room and the Piton Mountains as your backdrop, allow yourself to indulge.
Chie Davis: Caribbean Holiday Travel-Do's & Don'ts for Female Travelers Chie Davis 2011
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The nearby town of Gros Islet features the Beausejour Cricket Grounds, the National Tennis Centre and Friday Night's popular Jump Up Party where locals and tourists gather for fried fish, Piton beer, and dancing in the streets to zouk and reggae music.
Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011
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The nearby town of Gros Islet features the Beausejour Cricket Grounds, the National Tennis Centre and Friday Night's popular Jump Up Party where locals and tourists gather for fried fish, Piton beer, and dancing in the streets to zouk and reggae music.
Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011
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The nearby town of Gros Islet features the Beausejour Cricket Grounds, the National Tennis Centre and Friday Night's popular Jump Up Party where locals and tourists gather for fried fish, Piton beer, and dancing in the streets to zouk and reggae music.
Dwight Brown: St. Lucia -- The Shangri-la Caribbean Island Dwight Brown 2011
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