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Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano, it erupted spewing ash onto Pompeii.

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Town which was buried by the eruption of mount vesuvius in ad 79?

Pompeii was a Roman city near what is now Naples, Italy.Pompeii was partially destroyed and buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.


Why is Pompeii well known?

It is a visited place because when you stand so far up the volcano you can see the old town of Pompeii!Also, When tourists come to visit the ruins of Pompeii, they are brought back in time; specifically to 79 AD, the time when Mount Vesuvius let out all of its pent-up energy and unleashed it unto the unsuspecting inhabitants of Pompeii below it. Everything happened so quickly, that the entire town-city and everything within it were "efficiently" buried and rendered devoid of air and moisture -- two requirements for deterioration.Hence, when it was excavated, Pompeii revealed a treasure trove of ancient historical information.


What natural event could bury a town under ash?

A volcanic eruption, especially from a nearby active volcano, could bury a town under ash. When a volcano erupts explosively, it can produce a massive cloud of ash that settles over the surrounding area, burying buildings and infrastructure. This type of event has occurred throughout history in places like Pompeii and more recently in cities near volcanoes like Mount St. Helens.


What harmful conditions do humans need to be protected from volcanoes?

one harmful condition is to evacuate. it's harmful because some people can get nervous, scared, and freak out, so they will start running and they can hit you while they try to pass and you can get get really hurt. when the authority tells you to evacuate, follow them. you will get to a place far from the volcano and there, there will be helicopters or something like that and they will take you to safe place.


What animal would bury a pigeon in your garden?

a dog

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How deep did Mt Vesuvius bury Pompeii?

2 meters


Why did the Pompeii take place?

An earthquake under the volcano caused Mt Vesuvius to erupt and bury the town under volcanic debris.


How did Pompeii take place?

An earthquake under the volcano caused Mt Vesuvius to erupt and bury the town under volcanic debris.


Town which was buried by the eruption of mount vesuvius in ad 79?

Pompeii was a Roman city near what is now Naples, Italy.Pompeii was partially destroyed and buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.


Which ancient Italian did a volcano bury?

POMPEII


What italian city did mt vesuvius bury?

Your garrrbage!


Why is Pompeii well known?

It is a visited place because when you stand so far up the volcano you can see the old town of Pompeii!Also, When tourists come to visit the ruins of Pompeii, they are brought back in time; specifically to 79 AD, the time when Mount Vesuvius let out all of its pent-up energy and unleashed it unto the unsuspecting inhabitants of Pompeii below it. Everything happened so quickly, that the entire town-city and everything within it were "efficiently" buried and rendered devoid of air and moisture -- two requirements for deterioration.Hence, when it was excavated, Pompeii revealed a treasure trove of ancient historical information.


How do volcanoes affect people and their comunities?

They bury and burn up towns. Look at Pompeii for a good example of what happens.


How long until the ity was destoryed pompeii?

It took 7 minuets for the ash and rocks to bury the city for 2 thousand years.


Who is buried in the temple mount?

Hopefully no one. It is forbidden (by Jewish law) to bury there.


What natural event could bury a town under ash?

A volcanic eruption, especially from a nearby active volcano, could bury a town under ash. When a volcano erupts explosively, it can produce a massive cloud of ash that settles over the surrounding area, burying buildings and infrastructure. This type of event has occurred throughout history in places like Pompeii and more recently in cities near volcanoes like Mount St. Helens.


In the song the kill by 30 seconds to mars are the lyrics bury me bury me or marry me bury me?

its bury me bury me