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Why didn't the people from Pompeii not melt from the lava?
Pompeii was buried by volcanic ash, not lava. That ash had cooled somewhat while traveling from Vesuvius to Pompeii. While it was still hot enough to kill anyone left alive in the town, it was not hot enough to incinerate flesh. People burn when superheated. They do not melt.
How many feet of super hot lava was Pompeii covered in?
Zero. Pomeii was buried under ash and pumice from an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, but not affected by hot lava. for more info check out the Related Links below (Really-visit the interactive site!) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompeii http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/pompeii/
What caused the most destruction in Pompeii ashes earthquakes or lava?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 caused the most destruction in Pompeii. The combination of ash, pumice, and hot gas raining down on the city buried it in a thick layer of debris, while poisonous gases suffocated many residents. Lava flows did not reach Pompeii during this eruption.
What fate the Roman town of Pompeii suffer how did that event help to preserve many buildings and works of art there?
It was buried by an Ignimbrite lava flow (hot ash that came as a cloud). This covered the whole town to a depth greater than the height of the houses and thus preserved them intact.
Why do the volcanoes have to be hot?
because they have to be hot when the lava spils
How can you use the word eruption and lava in a sentence?
The eruption of the boiling hot lava sent the small town into panic.
Is volcanic's hot on the outside?
yes it is hot because of the lava and magma
Why is it so hot down by the chunnel?
Because it is by the lava
Is lava rock hot to the touch?
Yes, lava rock is hot to the touch because it retains heat from its formation through volcanic activity.
Why you are pale when you are cold and red when you are hot?
Easy, temperature. An example is lava. Lava is so hot, it is red. Snow, it is so cold because it is white.
Why is pompeii on the world heritage site?
Because of the volcano there. Vesuvius. In 79 AD it erupted and covered the whole city of pompeii in hot ash and lava and killed 10, 000 people. Now the city is a ruin and a tourist attraction.
Why are there volcanoes?
because of the hot, molten lava under the earth's mantle
