Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique

Brief synthesisLocated in the north of Martinique, at the centre of the Lesser Antilles island arc, the Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique form a mountainous forest property of volcanic origin. In the north of the island, Mount Pelée majestically rises, reaching an altitude of 1,396 metres. Criterion (viii): The Pitons du Carbet and Mount Pelée are remarkable illustrations of the volcanic morphologies and mechanisms characteristic of the Lesser Antilles island arc. An iconic volcano, Mount Pelée features a unique eruptive type: the lava dome with laterally directed explosions, notable for the frequency of its past eruptions. The eruption episode of Mount Pelée from 1902 to 1905 was particularly significant.