The Deadly Eruption of Mount Pele Quiz

When did the deadliest volcanic eruption of modern times occur on the Caribbean island of Martinique?

• August 20th, 1925

• April 3rd, 1898

• June 15th, 1910

• May 8th, 1902

How many survivors were reported from the eruption of Mount Pele in Saint-Pierre?

• Two

• Ten

• Fifty

• None

What was the population of Saint-Pierre before the eruption?

• 30,000

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 50,000

What was the reason for the tragic outcome of the eruption in Saint-Pierre?

• Human folly, political opportunism, and plain old stupidity

• Natural disaster and lack of warning

• Lack of resources and infrastructure

• Foreign invasion and sabotage

Which country administered the Lesser Antilles, including Martinique, at the turn of the 19th century?

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

What was the name of the volcano that erupted on Martinique?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount Everest

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Pele

What was the response of the local newspaper, Le Colonie, to the volcanic activity in Saint-Pierre?

• Urging residents to remain calm and mocking anyone expressing fear

• Encouraging immediate evacuation and panic

• Reporting accurate information and providing safety measures

• Organizing relief efforts and supporting the affected residents

What was the cause of death for over 50 people in the days leading up to the eruption?

• Suffocation

• Snake bites

• Drowning

• Burn injuries

What was the name of the volcanic phenomenon that rose to a height of 330 meters after the eruption?

• Pyroclastic flow

• Ash cloud

• Lava spine

• Volcanic dome

What was the fate of the new town of Saint-Pierre after the eruption in September 1929?

• Remained unharmed

• Obliterated by another pyroclastic cloud

• Suffered minor damage

• Evacuated in time