May 7 - In 1902 a Martinique Mainstay was Wiped off the Map

On May 7, 1902, Martinique’s Mount Pelée began the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The complacency of the citizens played a role in the massive loss of life. When It hit, it hit hard.  The following day, the city of Saint Pierre, which I can attest to, lives up to its billing as “the Paris of the Caribbean”, was wiped off the map. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices