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Montagne Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique listed as UNESCO World Heritage site

Following the announcement on 20 September that Volcanoes and Forests of Mount Pelée and the Pitons of Northern Martinique had been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, IPGP volcanologist Georges Boudon looks back at the unique geological features of these volcanic edifices that led to their inscription. (video in French)

Publication date: 02/10/2023

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