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In 79AD it was buried in : Ash, Pumice, Pyroclastic flows, lanslides and obviously lava.
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Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii in a mixture of volcanic ash, pumice, and hot gases during its eruption in 79 AD. The city was quickly engulfed, and the ash and debris covered and preserved the buildings, streets, and even human remains, providing unique insight into ancient Roman life.
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What is the Volcano near Pompei?
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Is Mt Vesuvius on an island?
I didn't know it but Mt. Vesuvius is not on an island.
Are Mt Kilauea and Mt Vesuvius both stratovolcanoes?
No. Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano, but Kilauea is a shield volcano.
How hot is Mt Vesuvius's lava?
What temperature is mt Vesuvius
Where is mt vesuvius located on land or ocean?
where is vesuvius located on land or ocen
What was Mt vesuvius?
Mt. Vesuvius is a Volcano that is in Italy.
What is Mt Vesuvius shape?
Mt Vesuvius is a strato volcano.
What year did Mount Vesuvius eruption devastate pomopiee?
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What is the Volcano near Pompei?
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Is Mt Vesuvius on an island?
I didn't know it but Mt. Vesuvius is not on an island.
Is mt vesuvius dormat or active?
Mt vesuvius is active
Where can you get information on Mt Vesuvius?
see the link(s) for info on Mt. Vesuvius
When was the eruption of Mt Vesuvius?
The last eruption of mt Vesuvius was in 1944,18 of March.
What continent is mt vesuvius on?
Mount Vesuvius is in Italy. Italy is in Europe. So to answer your question...Mt. Vesuvius is on the continent of Europe.
What kind of lava is in Mt Vesuvius?
the type of lava from mt vesuvius is felsic lava in a pyroclstic explosion.
Where is mound vesuvius?
mt. vesuvius (mt.=mountain ('mount', not mound)) is located near Naples, Italy
Is Mt Vesuvius in the western hemisphere or east?
Mt. Vesuvius is in Italy, which is in the eastern hemisphere.
