View of Mont Pelee, a dormant volcano on the Caribbean island of Martinique with its peak partly obscured by cloud, theatre ruins in the foreground

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In 1902 Mount Pelee erupted without warning and completely engulfed the town of St Pierre killing almost all 28,000 of the town. Only 2 survived, one of which was being held in prison, the remains of which are seen in the foreground of this image. Seen as a divine intervention, he was forgiven his crimes and released a free man.

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Size: 3857px × 5861px
Location: St. Pierre, Martinique, Caribbean
Photo credit: © ffoto_travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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