The 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée showed geologists that lava isn't the only way a volcano can wreak havoc. ... The first evidence to explain their deadly effects was found in the ruins of St. Pierre.

On May 8, 1902, Mount Pelee's catastrophic eruption in Martinique claimed over 30,000 lives, leaving a lasting impact on the island and the world.

LA CATASTROPHE: The Eruption of Mount Pelee, the Worst Volcanic Disaster of the 20th Century Alwyn Scarth, . . Oxford Univ., $22 (256pp) ISBN 978-0-19-521839-8 ...

This Day In Weather History is a daily podcast by Chris Mei from The Weather Network, featuring stories about people, communities and events and how weather impacted them.. On Wednesday, May 7, 1902, ...