90 Seconds into Oblivion – The Mount Pelée Eruption in Martinique

In this episode, we dive into the devastating 1902 eruption of  Mount Pelée  on the Caribbean island of  Martinique —a disaster that obliterated the thriving city of Saint-Pierre in minutes. Through eyewitness accounts and historical insight, we explore how warning signs were missed, how a deadly pyroclastic surge changed volcanic science forever, and why this eruption remains one of the most catastrophic in recorded history. Hosted by Fiona Compto, founder of Know Your Caribbean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Source: The Know Your Caribbean Podcast

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Original publication date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:31:26 GMT