Volcanic gases, including sulfur dioxide ... As with the disaster at Mt. Pelée, the shocking loss of life caused by this eruption might have been averted if government authorities had heeded ...

The cooling may be linked to major volcanic eruptions: Mount Pelée on Martinique in 1902 and Cotopaxi in Ecuador in 1877. These eruptions likely cast a volcanic winter over the northern ...

Here, we've ranked the deadliest eruptions in history. Mount Pelée (1902) Death toll: 30,000 It’s considered the worst volcanic disaster of the 20th century. Krakatoa (1883) Death toll ...

Adventurous travelers like to scale the sides of this active volcano, but there are other, safer (and dare we say smarter?) options for enjoying the area. One of the most popular options involves ...

This picture depicts the eruption of the volcano by which over 30,000 souls ... calamity which occurred since a similar eruption by Mt. Vesuvius when Pompeii was destroyed. (Lubin Catalog) ...

A visit to the Mount Pelée volcano is a must for those craving adventure. The hike to the summit is challenging but incredibly rewarding. As you ascend, you’ll pass through different ecosystems ...