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English: Mt. Pelee is famous for the May 8, 1902 eruption which killed 29,000 people and destroyed the city of St. Pierre. This is the largest number of casualties for a volcanic eruption during the 20th century.
Français : Montagne Pelée (Martinique) : éruption du 8 mai 1902, qui a fait 29 000 morts et détruit la ville de Saint-Pierre. Ce fut l'éruption volcanique la plus meurtrière du 20e siècle. (Photo d'Angelo Heilprin, 26 mai 1902)
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Source Photograph of Mt. Pelee by Angelo Heilprin (United States 1853-1907), May 26, 1902.
Author Angelo Heilprin


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