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Like many other stratovolcanoes, Mount Vesuvius varies in its type of eruptions. Some eruptions are explosive, producing clouds of ash. Others are are effusive, producing lava flows. The famous eruption that buried Pompeii in the year 79 was a highly explosive Plinian eruption.
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Vesuvius has had two main types of eruptions throughout its history: explosive and effusive. Explosive eruptions are characterized by the violent release of gases, magma, and volcanic ash, resulting in significant destruction and potential pyroclastic flows. Effusive eruptions, on the other hand, involve the relatively gentle outpouring of lava onto the surface, which can create lava flows and slowly build up the volcano over time.
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What type of eruption does mount vesuvius have?
the magma in vesuvius is felsic. this means that it is rich in silica and metals.
How many eruptions did mt vesuvius have?
79 eruptions the most famous one August 24 A.D.79 . :)
What is the most violent type of volcanic eruption?
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
Why were Pompeii and herculaneum were built near Mount Vesuvius?
The soil was fertile around the volcano because of past eruptions, but the people had no idea that Vesuvius was any more than a mountain. They had no word for volcano in their language.
Which set of magma conditions produces the most explosive eruptions?
Magma is a hot fluid from deep within the Earth's crust. The set of magma conditions that produce the most explosive eruptions are high viscosity and the presence of dissolved gases.
What type of eruption does mount vesuvius have?
the magma in vesuvius is felsic. this means that it is rich in silica and metals.
How many eruptions did mt vesuvius have?
79 eruptions the most famous one August 24 A.D.79 . :)
What happens to animals during Mt Vesuvius eruptions?
The same as the people. They escape or die.
Did mt Vesuvius ever erupt?
Yes. Mount Vesuvius has a long history of eruptions. Its most famous eruption was in 79AD. Its most recent eruption was in 1944.
What is the cone type of Mount Vesuvius?
Vesuvius is a stratovolcano.
How likely is it that another eruption of Mount Vesuvius will occur?
Mount Vesuvius is well due for another massive eruptions which is why they are constantly monitering it and have an emergency 7 day evacuation plan.
What is the most violent type of volcanic eruption?
Both the Pelean and Plinian eruptions are violent, and the Plinian (such as Vesuvius) are the most spectacular type. More specifically, there is a designation "ultra-Plinian" to describe highly explosive eruptions such as Kratatoa. The type of eruption that is most violent is when lava, ash and other materials are hurled into the air.
What type of mountain is mt vesuvius?
Mount Vesuvius is a Composite (Stratovolcano)
How many erruptions has Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has erupted many times in its history. there was a famous eruption on 79AD, and many others have followed it since. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vesuvius#Eruptions
Why were Pompeii and herculaneum were built near Mount Vesuvius?
The soil was fertile around the volcano because of past eruptions, but the people had no idea that Vesuvius was any more than a mountain. They had no word for volcano in their language.
How special is Mount Vesuvius?
Mount Vesuvius is most famous of its massive eruption in 79 AD, which destroyed the town of Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius is closely monitored today because 3 million people live near it and could be put at risk by future eruptions.
What type of vesuvius Mount Vesuvius in Italy is?
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