Mount Pelée

Mount Pelée is an active volcano located on the Caribbean island of Martinique. It is known for its imposing size and powerful eruptions, most famously in 1902 when it destroyed the city of Saint-Pierre, killing thousands. The volcano's name means "The Pelley" in French, referring to an old legend. It features a crater at the summit where lava and gases escape, and its eruptions can produce explosive blasts, ash clouds, and pyroclastic flows. While it remains active, ongoing monitoring helps predict potential eruptions, making it an important site for volcanic study and hazard preparedness.