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The 1902 Eruption of Mount Pelee - USGS (1980s)
Explains the process of the volcanic eruption which occurred at Mt. Pelee in the spring of 1902, and recreates the events leading up to the deaths of the 28,...
Thank you my friend TSgt Joe C. for reminding us that on May 07, 1902 that Martinique’s Mount Pele begian the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The following day, the city of Saint Pierre, which some called the Paris of the Caribbean, was virtually wiped off the map.
1902 Eruption of Mount Pelee - USGS (1980s)
Explains the process of the volcanic eruption which occurred at Mt. Pelee in the spring of 1902, and recreates the events leading up to the deaths of the 28,000 residents of Saint-Pierre, Martinique. Contains versions in both English and Spanish. Spanish language version starts at 19:34.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeskQETCT8Q
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SSG John Ross SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright Cpl Gabriel F. Cpl Scott McCarroll
1902 Eruption of Mount Pelee - USGS (1980s)
Explains the process of the volcanic eruption which occurred at Mt. Pelee in the spring of 1902, and recreates the events leading up to the deaths of the 28,000 residents of Saint-Pierre, Martinique. Contains versions in both English and Spanish. Spanish language version starts at 19:34.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeskQETCT8Q
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SSG John Ross SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SrA Christopher Wright Cpl Gabriel F. Cpl Scott McCarroll
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
Knew of the eruption, but guess not the magnitude of the destruction. Kind of ironic that Kilaueau volcano in Hawaii is erupting on this anniversary.
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