Since the occupation of the island of Martinique by European settlers, in 1635, there are 4 records of eruptions from Mt. Pelee volcano. 2 phreatic eruptions in 1792 and 1851, then 2 magmatic eruptions in 1902 and 1929.
However, thanks to the analysis of deposits, volcanologists have identified more than 30 major eruptions from the volcano in the past 5,000 years.
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The 1792 events are known today mostly as a result of the work of Professor Alfred Lacroix carried out after the eruption of 1902. There was absolutely no recollection of that minor eruption among the population of Martinique. |
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The most complete account of the events of the 1851-52 eruption is a report ordered by the local authorities of Martinique, in an attempt to calm down the emotion raised by the sudden eruption. |
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Half a century after its sudden awakening in 1851, mount Pelée had a particulary violent outburst. |
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27 years after its destructive eruption, mount Pelée awoke once again. |
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Past Eruptions 
