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Why did Mtvesuvius erupt?

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Mt. Vesuvius erupted because the magma under pressure in its chamber needed an outlet. The effect of the eruption was seal the citizens of Pompeii in a ash and pumice tomb.

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Because of all the things inside it couldn't hold any longer

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What was destroyed in mtvesuvius eruption?

The Mushroom Kingdom, unicorns, the dinosaurs and the Flintstones.


Why is 79 AD eruption of MtVesuvius so well known?

because it was so expected and so many people died.


What are the two ways volcanoes erupt?

there lots of diffrent ways slow steady fast .


Where does volcanoes mostly erupt in?

they mostly erupt in Hawaii


What climates do volcanoes need to be in to erupt?

Volcanoes can erupt in any climate. Climate does not affect a volcano's ability to erupt.

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When did MtVesuvius erupt on Pompeii?

79ad.


How often does the volcano erupt mtvesuvius?

Mt.vesuvius does errupt often. hope this helped!


When did mtvesuvius erupted?

79 AD


How wide is mtvesuvius?

as wide as Jupiter


Where is mtvesuvius?

East of Naples in Italy


Where is the volcano Mtvesuvius located at?

Naples, Italy


What is the distance between MtVesuvius and Naples?

14 miles


Why did they build their city near MtVesuvius?

Because of Battletoads


What role does mtvesuvius play in greek history?

brother and sister


When was mtvesuvius's last eruption?

The last major eruption of mt.vesuvius was in 1994.


What type of volcano is MtVesuvius?

Mt.Vesuvius is a stratovolcano and your mom when she's on her period.


What was destroyed in mtvesuvius eruption?

The Mushroom Kingdom, unicorns, the dinosaurs and the Flintstones.