Map
Hazards
- Hurricanes
- Flooding
- Volcanoes
Past Events
Hurricane Ivan (2005)
Hurricane Marilyn (1995): Moderate damage
Hurricane David (1979): Category 4 Hurricane
causes heavy damage; 500 homes destoryed, 15 injured
Full
Natural Disaster History (external link)
Full
Technological Disaster History (external link)
Environmental Concerns
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Profile
Much of the island of Martinique lies in the shadow
of Mount Pelee, a dormant volcano that, in 1902, erupted
and completely destroyed the city of St. Pierre on the
island's west coast,
killing over 26,000 people. Along with volcanic activity, the island has averaged
one major disaster every five years, ranging from hurricanes
to flooding.
| Coordinates |
14 40 N, 61 00 W |
| Area |
1,100 km2 |
| Terrain |
Mountainous with indented coastline; dormant
volcano |
| Population |
432,900 (2005 est.) |
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Government Strategies
An overseas department of France.
See Ministry
of Overseas Affairs
Country Contacts
Prefecture (Gov.)
82 rue Victor Severe
97262 Fort-de-France
Tel (596) 39 36 00
Fax (596) 71 40 29
http://www.martinique.pref.gouv.fr
Observatoire Volcanologique de la Montagne
Pelee
Morne des Cadets
Fonds St Denis
97250 St Pierre
Martinique
France
Tel (0596) 784141
Fax (0596) 558070
Additional Resources
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