Martinique is dominated by Mount Pelee, which on 8 May 1902 erupted and completely destroyed the city of Saint Pierre, killing 30,000 inhabitants.
Lesi siqhingi siphethwe yiNtaba iPelee, okuthe ngo-8 Meyi 1902 kwaqhuma futhi yachitha ngokuphelele idolobha laseSanta Pierre, kwashona nezakhamizi ze30,000.