Mount Pelée Erupts, Destroys Saint-Pierre, Kills 30,000+ – May 8, 1902
In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people. Only a handful of residents survive the blast.
Date: May 8, 1902
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