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Vesuvius erupted due to the buildup of pressure from magma rising through the Earth's crust. The interaction of magma with groundwater and the surrounding rocks can create steam, leading to explosive eruptions. In AD 79, the volcano erupted catastrophically, releasing ash, pumice, and gases that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. This eruption was a result of the complex geological processes occurring at the convergent boundary between the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.

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