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Why didn't the people in Pompeii just run away during the volcanic eruption?
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What were the effects of the eruption of Pompeii on people and the environment?
there was loads of deaths
What happened before Mount Vesuvius erupted?
Mount Vesuvius erupted suddenly, without warning. The people of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were caught by surprise The cities were covered with ashes. The people did not have time to run away.
Who did the people of pompeii blame?
Blame for what, the eruption? They thought that it was the doing of the gods.
When did Pompeii get destroyed by the Vesuvius?
Mount vesuvius destroyed the Italian city of pompeii in 79 a.d
Town which was buried by the eruption of mount vesuvius in ad 79?
Pompeii was a Roman city near what is now Naples, Italy.Pompeii was partially destroyed and buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
When did the first volcanic eruption occur?
the first volcanic eruption occured in pompeii when the volcano mount vesvius erupted and over 1000 people sufficated and died during it because of the ashes flooded the hold city of pompeii.
How many people died during the Pompeii eruption?
about 16000 people died
Did anybody in the Pompeii volcanic eruption?
Your question is incomplete, therefore the answer has to be guessed. If you are asking how many people escaped the eruption, not many did because the eruption was sudden and caught people by surprise. The number of deaths is also uncertain. It has been estimated that the population of Pompeii was about 8,000 to 12,000.
What happen to the people of Pompeii?
They perished during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
How many people were killed during the volcano eruption of pompeii?
910 were killed .
How were the people of Pompeii affected?
The deadly gases of the volcanic eruption affected people`s lungs. The substances also froze people into perfect statues.
How much people died during the Iceland volcanic eruption?
about 600
How many people died in pompaii?
An estimated 2,000 people died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii in 79 AD. The ash and volcanic debris buried the city, preserving the remains of those who perished.
Did any ancient roman citizen survived when the volcano in Pompeii hit?
Very few people survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Pompeii was buried under four to six metres of volcanic ash.
Why is Pompeii referred to as the lost city?
The city of Pompeii was forgotten because after the eruption and subsequent burial by the volcanic debris, the place was unlivable. The people who escaped sent their servants back to try and rescue any of their possessions that they could and the looters moved in. Then it was simply ignored. People who lived at the time remembered it but when they died out all memory of Pompeii was forgotten.
What did Pompeii's eruption do?
Killed thousands of people and destoryed the town of Pompeii and Herculaeum.
What safety tips should people follow before during and after a volcanic eruption?
eat pie
