Mount Pelée eruption 1902 killed over 30,000. Mount Pelée erupted on Martinique in May 1902, killing over 30,000 people with superheated gas This was mentioned in passing by Charles Fort Reports claimed plants and animals that returned to Martinique were much larger than usual after the eruption

Mount Pelée erupted on Martinique in May 1902, killing over 30,000 people with superheated gas. This catastrophic volcanic event was noted in Charles Fort's research as occurring during the same period as the anomalous dust and meteor events he documented. The eruption remains one of the most devastating volcanic disasters of the 20th century, with pyroclastic flows destroying the city of Saint-Pierre.

Key Facts

  • Mount Pelée erupted on Martinique in May 1902, killing over 30,000 people with superheated gas
  • This was mentioned in passing by Charles Fort
  • Reports claimed plants and animals that returned to Martinique were much larger than usual after the eruption
  • Claims that researchers Dr. Jules Gravior grew 2.5 inches taller and his assistant Dr. Coron aged 59 grew almost 2 inches are reported but appear unfounded
  • These growth claims are described as meme research found on Facebook but not verifiable in actual literature

Related site: Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.