What buried Pompeii in 79 ad?

Answer 1

On August 24, 79 Mount Vesuvius literally blew its top, spewing tons of molten ash, pumice and sulfuric gas miles into

the atmosphere. A "firestorm" of poisonous vapors and molten debris engulfed the surrounding area suffocating the inhabitants of the neighboring Roman resort cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. Tons of falling debris filled the streets until nothing remained to be seen of the once thriving communities. The cities remained buried and undiscovered for almost 1700 years until excavation began in 1748. These excavations continue today and provide insight into life during the Roman Empire.

Answer 2

Volcanic eruption of Vesuvius. The eruption covered 65 acres and 3 cities with a pyro clastic cloud that covered the area in about 7 minutes with clouds of rocks, dust, gasses, and 900 degree heat . No matter where anyone hid or where they went in the area they would not have escaped the eruption. Today the volcano is still active with a million people living in the area.

Answer 3

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the town of Pompeii under a thick layer of volcanic ash and pumice, preserving the city and its inhabitants in a snapshot of daily life at that time. The eruption also caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the surrounding area.

Answer 4

Mount Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city of Pompeii in 79 AD. Many of the people were caught unaware and killed where they stood.

Answer 5

Really people you are asking questions like this?? Are you mental! Every one knows what happened to Pompeii it got covered in ash

Answer 6

Mount Vesuvius, which is a volcano, erupted explosively. Pompeii was buried under deep layers of burning hot ash.