Lame Du battant des lames au sommet des montagnes

very exposed south seas, cap méchant of saint-philippe beaten lames (waves).

the word lame here means more or less considerable movement of sea due wind action or mass of water rises up, shrinks crest, foams , breaks . connotes wave of importance 1 can see on regular basis on réunion s shore.

the island suffers geographical position exposes strong waves multiple origins. 1 of these trade winds , above affects leeward east coast. explanation absence of dry land between south seas , shores of sud sauvage (the southeastern part of island), means screaming sixties , furious fifties (terms invented mariners describe powerful winds between longitudes) can reach réunion without meeting obstacle. third reason french overseas department lies in path of tropical cyclones arise in centre of indian ocean.