The citizens of Pompeii were largely unconcerned about Mount Vesuvius due to its long history of dormancy, with no significant eruptions for centuries prior to 79 AD. Many residents viewed the mountain as a picturesque backdrop rather than a potential threat. Additionally, the lack of scientific understanding about volcanic activity at the time contributed to their complacency. As a result, they were unprepared for the catastrophic eruption that ultimately buried the city in ash and pumice.
Mount Vesuvius erupted due to the build-up of pressure from the earth's tectonic movements, specifically the collision of the African and Eurasian plates. This pressure caused magma to rise to the surface, resulting in a violent eruption that buried the nearby city of Pompeii in 79 AD.
Until it erupted they didn't know it was a volcano. The total event started with an earthquake about 3 days before the final eruption and they were use to earthquakes. When it did finally erupt they didn't have a chance. The pryoclastic cloud took less than 5 minutes to cover the entire area and it buried 2 cities as well as changed the coastline.
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, burying them under tons of ash and pumice. The eruption also caused widespread devastation and loss of life in the surrounding region.
The longitude of Mount Vesuvius is approximately 14.4300° E.
They were known as Italians, being that that is where Pompeii is situated.But, people from Pompeii are called Pompeians.
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Mount Vesuvius is at next to Pompeii, Italy. It erupted and covered all of Pompeii in lava. The lava cooled other the peope, freezing thyem like statues. If you peel away the now cooled lava, you will see people's bones. You can see two pompeii people covered by cooled lava.
Mount Vesuvius erupted due to the build-up of pressure from the earth's tectonic movements, specifically the collision of the African and Eurasian plates. This pressure caused magma to rise to the surface, resulting in a violent eruption that buried the nearby city of Pompeii in 79 AD.
Yes, many if all of the citizens in Pompeii would of been killed. Not enough to have a significant impact on the whole population however
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Until it erupted they didn't know it was a volcano. The total event started with an earthquake about 3 days before the final eruption and they were use to earthquakes. When it did finally erupt they didn't have a chance. The pryoclastic cloud took less than 5 minutes to cover the entire area and it buried 2 cities as well as changed the coastline.
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I think we'll leave that story for another day
They vanished in 79 A.D. because of Mnt. Vesuvius erupting over Pompeii. Houses were buried and many died, almost EVERYBODY died! Actually, I DO think everybody died. 400 years later, man-kind was reunited on Pompeii. But not called "Pompeii" anymore, the citizens discovered Pompeii. Then dug up the molded thousands of dead bodies, later, about 200 years later. They were put up on display. Many tourists come around to see the many bodies. Hope this answered your question!