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We learned much about volcanos in this museum. Some exhibits explained the differences between volcanos of the explosive Mt. Pelee type and those of the lava flow type. Our guide said the inhabitants of St Pierre were given many warnings before the 1902 eruption but the island governor urged people to stay because he wanted their votes in the upcoming election. He died there with about 30,000 others.