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Before the eruption in 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius had been dormant for approximately 800 years. The last significant eruption prior to this event was believed to have occurred around 1800 BC. This long period of dormancy contributed to the surprise and devastation of the eruption that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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Why did Mount Vesuvius erupted?
mate...Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD due to a build up of felsic magma within the volcano
How many people died in 79ad eruption?
Approximately 2,000 people died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
When did vesuvius blow?
Mount Vesuvius famously erupted on August 24, AD 79, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick layer of volcanic ash and pumice.
What was the name of the town destroyed by the Mount Vesuvius in 79AD?
Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae were the cities that were mainly affected. The most famous city would be Pompeii.
How long ago did Mt Vesuvius last erupt?
The last major eruption of Mount Vesuvius was in 1944, during the Second World War when the Allies were advancing North through Italy. British and American army engineers played a major role in evacuating local people from the area around the mountain, and also in treating the injured and making damaged buildings safe. Since then, Vesuvius has had several very minor 'rumbles', though no real reuptions to speak of.
What century did Mount Vesuvius erupt?
the eruption of mout vesuvius happened in 79AD
How did Mount Vesuvius erupt in Pompeii 79AD?
the two plates
When did Pompeii volvano erupt?
Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79ad
When did pompei erupt?
Pompei was the city that was buried - Mt Vesuvius erupted in 79AD
What hapened to Pompeii?
Pompeii was overwhelmed in 79AD by the lava flows from the volcano Vesuvius.
Why did Mount Vesuvius erupted?
mate...Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD due to a build up of felsic magma within the volcano
What volcano erupted in 79ad in Pompeii and herculaneum?
Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.
What is some information on Pompeii?
pompeii had an eruption of mount vesuvius in 79AD on the 24th of august.
Did mt Vesuvius ever erupt?
Yes. Mount Vesuvius has a long history of eruptions. Its most famous eruption was in 79AD. Its most recent eruption was in 1944.
When did Mt Vesuvuis errupt?
Mt. Vesuvius's first recorded eruption was in 79AD which destroyed Pompeii and the last 1944.
How many erruptions has Vesuvius?
Vesuvius has erupted many times in its history. there was a famous eruption on 79AD, and many others have followed it since. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Vesuvius#Eruptions
How many people died in 79ad eruption?
Approximately 2,000 people died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
