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Soufrière

Soufrière is a toponym used for several places in the Caribbean and in Guadeloupe. The name derives from the French word soufre, meaning sulfur, reflecting historical associations with volcanic activity and sulfur springs in the region.

Soufrière, Saint Lucia, is a town on the island’s west coast near the Pitons. It serves as

La Soufrière is a volcano on Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, and the highest peak on the island. It is

In both contexts, the name Soufrière remains tied to volcanic geology and sulfur-related features, and it continues

the
administrative
center
of
the
Soufrière
District
and
is
a
gateway
to
notable
natural
attractions
such
as
Sulphur
Springs,
Diamond
Falls,
and
the
Pitons
World
Heritage
Site.
The
area
has
a
long
history
as
a
port
and
gateway
to
volcanic
and
volcanic-adjacent
landscapes,
making
it
a
focal
point
for
tourism
and
local
culture.
an
active
stratovolcano
that
forms
part
of
Guadeloupe
National
Park.
The
crater
contains
a
lake,
and
the
volcano
has
a
history
of
eruptions
and
ongoing
monitoring
by
authorities.
Its
surroundings
attract
hikers
and
geotourists,
though
activity
can
lead
to
temporary
access
restrictions
for
safety.
to
appear
in
local
geography,
tourism
branding,
and
cultural
references.