On May 8, 1902, a catastrophic volcanic eruption occurred on the island of Martinique in the Lesser Antilles. Mount Pelee, an active stratovolcano, unleashed a massive eruption that completely ...

This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them. On Wednesday, May 7, 1902, ...

Noted volcanologist Scarth (Vulcan's Fury: Man Against the Volcano) has produced the definitive study of the horrendous 1902 eruption of Martinique's Mount Pelee, which annihilated the Caribbean ...

Mont Pelée alone draws many travellers to Martinique. CMR/TiFox/dpa Palm trees and turquoise-blue seas make Martinique ideal for snorkelling, diving or just lazing about on pristine beaches in the ...

The global significance of Mount Pelée and Pitons du Carbet is based on its representation of volcanic features, materials and processes. The 1902-1905 eruption is considered a key event for the ...

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