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Volcano eco-tourism is a major component of the economy of the island of Dominica. The cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II anchors in Roseau harbor with Morne Plat Pays volcano in the background. The Valley of Desolation thermal area is a popular destination for island visitors. Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

Volcano eco-tourism is a major component of the economy of the island of Dominica. The cruise ship Queen Elizabeth II anchors in Roseau harbor with Morne Plat Pays volcano in the background. The Valley of Desolation thermal area is a popular destination for island visitors.

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2002 (Smithsonian Institution).

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