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We have no idea. There can only be guesses. 2,000 years ago they did not have the scientific measuring devices we have today.
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How did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Italy effect people and economic effects so likemoney and the envirovental effects?
The eruption of 79 AD killed thousands of people but it also covered 1000 kilometers of land in ash which made the city of Pompeii inhabitable for decades. According to scientific investigation the citizens in Pompeii and surrounding cities were not expecting the upcoming eruption. Today Pompeii is a tourist attraction that makes thousands of dollars every day. Tourists worldwide come to see this incredible volcano. No one currently lives in Pompeii but in towns around it over 3 million people live close enough that if the volcano happened to erupt again it would be catastrophic. If the eruption of Pompeii would occur today the economic disaster would be much worse we might be able to detect the upcoming eruption but it would still prove to be disastrous.
Why was Pompeii covered in ash?
Yes, it erupted! The best account we have of the eruption is by Pliny the Younger. He lost his uncle Pliny the Elder during the eruption. Pompeii was swallowd by tons of ash and lava which then set in the town. Today, as it is being unearthed there are much things preserved such as murals and houses. The depictions are quite forthcoming in that they would be considered absolutely inappropriate to have painted in your town today but in a word, your answer is "yes"
How much of Pompeii has been uncovrerd?
It has almost all been uncovered now. They are now uncovering the neighbouring town of Herculaneum as it was also covered in the 79 CE eruption.
How much servivors where there pompeii?
The only survivors were people who were there. Some escaped, but most died. The eruption sent gases and rocks so fast that,in 7 minuets the coastline was changed forever, buried 65 acres, and three cities were affected. Anyone in Pompeii was dead in several feet of ash and rocks. Today to get into Pompeii you walk up a walkway because the ground level of Pompeii is above the modern ground level.
How much money did Pompeii gross worldwide?
Pompeii grossed $101,769,033 worldwide.
How much did the aftershock at silverwood theme park cost to build?
14 million
How much money did Pompeii gross domestically?
Pompeii grossed $23,169,033 in the domestic market.
Why have ruins of Pompeii been well preserved?
The Roman city of Pompeii was situated on the western coast of the Italian peninsula, south of Rome. It was a prosperous city in the Roman Empire. In 79 AD CE, Pompeii was the victim of an eruption of the nearby volcano of Mt. Vesuvius. The lava and ashes of this volcano destroyed the people of Pompeii but not the structures and art of the city. These same ashes and solidified lava preserved much of this city and smaller nearby ones. This preservation has given archaeologists a very clear picture of what life was like in this city.
Why have ruins of Pompeii been so well preserved?
The Roman city of Pompeii was situated on the western coast of the Italian peninsula, south of Rome. It was a prosperous city in the Roman empire. In 79 AD CE, Pompeii was the victim of an eruption of the nearby volcano of Mt. Vesuvius. The lava and ashes of this volcano destroyed the people of Pompeii but not the structures and art of the city. These same ashes and solidified lava preserved much of this city and smaller nearby ones. This preservation has given archaeologists a very clear picture of what life was like in this city.
Was the entire city of Pompeii buried under ash and pumice in A.D 79?
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Why was the february 22nd 6.3 aftershock much more damaging than the initial 7.1 main aftershock?
On the sept 4 quake is very deep but on Feb quake is very shadows that it can cause so much more damaging than the first one.
Who were the people of Pompeii?
Every one thought pompeii was just a poor town that got distoryed by a valcanoe in the Roman empire. But what I found out in my art history class was Pompeii was the Romans version of Vegas. I know it sounds stupid, but it is true.
