How much destruction did mt vesuvius cause?

Answer 1

It caused a great amount of damage too be done to both of the major cities. Everything was demolished and covered in ash.

Answer 2

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD caused widespread destruction in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The cities were buried under a thick layer of ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries. It is estimated that thousands of people died as a result of the eruption.