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| Mount Pelée | |
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| Elevation: | 4,583 ft (1,397 m) |
| Latitude: | 14° 49′ 0″ N |
| Longitude: | 61° 10′ 0″ W |
| Location: | Martinique |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
Mount Pelée ( French: Montagne Pelée) is an active volcano on the northern tip of the French département of Martinique in the Caribbean. Though it was previously considered extinct, Mount Pelée erupted on May 8, 1902, destroying the town of Saint Pierre, about 4 miles south of the peak. Saint Pierre, which then served as the island's capital, had a population of some 25,000, which was swelled by refugees from minor explosions and mud flows emitting from the volcano, which began to erupt on April 25. There were only two survivors: a prisoner on death row in an underground cell in the town's jail (later pardoned), and a man who lived at the edge of the city. Included among the victims were the passengers and crews of several ships docked at Saint Pierre.
One ship, the Roraima, which went missing on April 26April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (117th in leap years). There are 249 days remaining. Events 1478 The Pazzi attack Lorenzo de' Medici and kill his brother Giuliano during High Mass in the Florence Cathedral. 1607 English col, is believed to have been engulfed by ash from a preliminary explosion.
Mount Pelée continued to wreak devastation well into 19031903 has the latest occurring solstices and equinoxes for 400 years, because the Gregorian calendar hasn't had a leap year for seven years or a century leap year since 1600. Events January 1 Edward VII of the United Kingdom is proclaimed Emperor of India. On August 3August 3 is the 215th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (216th in leap years), with 150 days remaining. Events 1492 Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain. 1492 The Jews were expelled from Spain by the Catholic Monarchs., 1902, some 2,000 people are believed to have died when a lava flow struck the village of Morne Rouge.
The study of the causes of the disaster marks the beginning of modern volcanologyVolcanology (also spelled vulcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological phenomena. A volcanologist (also spelled vulcanologist is a person who studies in this field. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active with the definition and the analysis of the deadiest volcanic hazard: the pyroclastic flows and surges, also called "nuées ardentes" (Fr:glowing avalanches). The eruption has also lent its name to "The Pelean eruption style".
Mount Pelée is now under continuous watch by geophysicistsGeophysics the study of the earth by quantitative physical methods, especially by seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic, and radioactivity methods. It includes the branches of: # Seismology ( earthquakes and ela and volcanologistsVolcanology (also spelled vulcanology is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma and related geological phenomena. A volcanologist (also spelled vulcanologist is a person who studies in this field. Volcanologists frequently visit volcanoes, especially active.
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| Mount Pelée | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 4,583 ft (1,397 m) |
| Latitude: | 14° 49′ 0″ N |
| Longitude: | 61° 10′ 0″ W |
| Location: | Martinique |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
Mount Pelée ( French: Montagne Pelée) is an active volcano on the northern tip of the French département of Martinique in the Caribbean. Though it was previously considered extinct, Mount Pelée erupted on May 8, 1902, destroying the town of Saint Pierre, about 4 miles south of the peak. Saint Pierre, which then served as the island's capital, had a population of some 25,000, which was swelled by refugees from minor explosions and mud flows emitting from the volcano, which began to erupt on April 25. There were only two survivors: a prisoner on death row in an underground cell in the town's jail (later pardoned), and a man who lived at the edge of the city. Included among the victims were the passengers and crews of several ships docked at Saint Pierre.
One ship, the Roraima, which went missing on April 26, is believed to have been engulfed by ash from a preliminary explosion.
Mount Pelée continued to wreak devastation well into 1903. On August 3, 1902, some 2,000 people are believed to have died when a lava flow struck the village of Morne Rouge.
The study of the causes of the disaster marks the beginning of modern volcanology with the definition and the analysis of the deadiest volcanic hazard: the pyroclastic flows and surges, also called "nuées ardentes" (Fr:glowing avalanches). The eruption has also lent its name to "The Pelean eruption style".
Mount Pelée is now under continuous watch by geophysicists and volcanologists.
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