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Which of these was the reason for the destruction of ancient Pompeii?
Pompeii was buried by volcanic ash during an eruption of the nearby Mount Vesuvius.
Why did the Pompeii take place?
An earthquake under the volcano caused Mt Vesuvius to erupt and bury the town under volcanic debris.
What fate did the roman town of pompeli suffer how did that event help to preserve many buldings and works of art there?
It was covered by volcanic ashes by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Why is Pompeii a dangerous place to live?
Pompeii is considered a dangerous place to live because on August 24, 79 AD Mt. Vesuvius erupted and covered and preserved Pompeii with volcanic ash. Many Romans died, and the plaster casts of how their bodies looked when they died can still be seen today today. Back then, the Romans did not know Mt. Vesuvius was a volcano. Today, Vesuvius is still active, therefore, it could be still considered dangerous.
Is it Pompeii or pompei?
Pompeii is the famous city that was covered by volcanic ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Pompei is the modern city founded in 1891 near the site of the ancient ruins.
What are the two volcanic belts?
The two major volcanic belts are the Circum-Pacific Belt, also called the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the Mediterranean Belt. The Circum-Pacific Belt extends down the western coasts of North and South America, across the Aleutian islands, and down the eastern coastline of Asia. The Mediterranean Belt includes volcanoes in Italy, such as Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius.
What kind of volcanic eruption is Mt Vesuvius?
The eruption of mount Vesuvius was an explosive one.
What is name of the tallest of the volcanic plateau mountains?
Vesuvius
What type of landforms Mt Vesuvius a cone-shaped mountain formed by layers of molten rock?
It's volcanic mountain
What volcano erupted on August 24th AD 79 near the city of Pompeii Italy?
A volcano, which is a mountain, cannot be possibly be buried in a city. It is the other way round. A city can be buried by the volcanic ashes of the lava of a volcanic eruption; that is, an explosion o fa volcano mountain. Pompeii was buried by the volcanic ashes of a volcanic eruption of the nearby Mount Vesuvius
What is the volcanic explositivity index of Mount Vesuvius?
The 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius was estimated to have been a VEI 5.
When was the earliest volcanic eruption?
Mount Vesuvius AD 79
Volcanic mountain near the ancient city of Pompeii?
Mt. Vesuvius
Is Mt Vesuvius located on or by a mountain range?
Mount Vesuvius is located on what is known as the Campanian Volcanic Arc. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and caused the destruction of Pompeii.
What region is mt vesuvius in?
Mt Vesuvius is located in the Gulf of Naples in Italy. It is part of several volcanoes that form the Campanian volcanic arc.
What is the name of volcanic rock with air bubbles found at Mount Vesuvius?
The volcanic rock with air bubbles found at Mount Vesuvius is called pumice. Pumice forms when volcanic gases are rapidly released from magma during an eruption, creating a frothy texture with numerous air pockets.
Give examples for volcanic mountains?
Some examples of volcanic mountains include Mount Vesuvius in Italy, Mount St. Helens in the United States, and Mount Fuji in Japan. These mountains were formed through volcanic activity and are known for their unique geological features.
