Rivière de l'Est | |
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View from the bridge across Le Rivière de l'Est | |
Location | |
Country | France |
Region | Réunion |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• elevation | 2,350 ft (720 m) |
Mouth | |
• location | Indian Ocean |
• coordinates | 21°6′22″S 55°46′13″E / 21.10611°S 55.77028°E / -21.10611; 55.77028 |
• elevation | sea level |
Length | 21.2 km (13.2 mi) |
The Rivière de l'Est is a river on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It flows northeast from the southeast of the island, reaching the sea between the towns of Sainte-Anne and Sainte-Rose. It is 21.2 km (13.2 mi) long.
The Rivière de l'Est flows down the slopes of the shield volcano Piton de la Fournaise from an elevation of 720 metres (2,350 ft) above sea level.
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