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What is the name of the Martinique volcano with a violent 1902 eruption?
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This volcano on the island of Martinique killed nearly 30000 people by a large gas cloud?
it is Mount Pelee. the eruption of the volcano in 1902 killed approx 40000 lives.
How many people were injured in the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee on the island of Martinique?
2
What are mount Pelee's features?
Mount Pelée is an active volcano on the northern tip of the French "overseas département" of Martinique in the Caribbean.It has an elevation of 1397 m (4583 ft).It is classified as a stratovolcano.Mt Pelée erupted on 8 May 1902. During the eruption, a pyroclastic cloud travelled down the mountain and covered the city of St Pierre, about 4km away, igniting everything combustible with which it came in contact. 30,000 people were killed: there were just two survivors.The cone of the volcano is made up of layers of volcanic ash and hardened lava.Mt Pelee has hot volcanic springs which are frequented by hikers on the mountain.
What is the biggest volcano in Central America?
The Sierra Madreare the tallest mountains in Central America
What towns were destroyed by mt pelee?
Mount Pelée is an active volcano, is famous for its eruption in 1902 (worst volcanic disaster of 20th century), killed about 30,000 people in the city of Saint-Pierre.
What volcano erupted on Martinique In 1902?
Mount Pelée erupted on Martinique in 1902.
This volcano on the island of Martinique killed nearly 30000 people by a large gas cloud?
it is Mount Pelee. the eruption of the volcano in 1902 killed approx 40000 lives.
How many people were injured in the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee on the island of Martinique?
2
Which volcano erupted on martinique in the french west indies on May 8 1902?
Mount Pelee
Is la martinique a volcanic island?
Yes, la Martinique is a volcanic island. The 'montagne pelée' (bald mount) volcano eruption in 1902 killed all but two of the 29000 inhabitants of the town of Saint-Pierre (some put the figure at around 26000), down the mount.
What are the release dates for Burning of St- Pierre - Martinique 1902?
Burning of St- Pierre - Martinique 1902 was released on: USA: May 1902
What are the release dates for Street Scene in Fort de France Martinique - 1902?
Street Scene in Fort de France Martinique - 1902 was released on: USA: September 1902
What are the release dates for Storm at Sea Near St- Pierre Martinique - 1902?
Storm at Sea Near St- Pierre Martinique - 1902 was released on: USA: September 1902
What are mount Pelee's features?
Mount Pelée is an active volcano on the northern tip of the French "overseas département" of Martinique in the Caribbean.It has an elevation of 1397 m (4583 ft).It is classified as a stratovolcano.Mt Pelée erupted on 8 May 1902. During the eruption, a pyroclastic cloud travelled down the mountain and covered the city of St Pierre, about 4km away, igniting everything combustible with which it came in contact. 30,000 people were killed: there were just two survivors.The cone of the volcano is made up of layers of volcanic ash and hardened lava.Mt Pelee has hot volcanic springs which are frequented by hikers on the mountain.
How long did mount pelee erupt for in 1902?
The eruption in 1902 lasted till 1905.
Why was Auguste Ciparis a sideshow attraction with the barnim?
He was the only survivor of the 1902 Mount Pelee volcano eruption, which killed 30,000 people. He was in a prison cell, whose stone walls were thick enough to withstand the heat of the eruption.
How did the 1902 eruption help the fertile soil?
Volcanic ash is rich in nutrients needed by plants. When a volcano erupts, it often spreads ash in a large area around it, fertilizing the soil.
