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Mount Vesuvius erupted primarily due to the subduction of the African tectonic plate beneath the Eurasian plate, which led to the buildup of magma in the volcano's chamber. This magma, rich in gases, built up pressure until it found a pathway to the surface. The explosive eruption in AD 79 released a mixture of ash, pumice, and gases, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Subsequent eruptions have continued to shape Vesuvius, making it one of the most studied and monitored volcanoes in the world.

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