Trou aux Cerfs volcano in Mauritius.

So,our little island of was formed when a big shield volcano erupted some 10 million years ago during the Pliocene period. It is believed that Mauritius was created by three main volcanic eruptions (The Ancient Series, The Early Series and the Recent Series) interspaced by calm periods. These series of volcanic activities gave rise to the number of mountains, gorges and valleys that can be seen all over the island.