Until it erupted they didn't know it was a volcano. The total event started with an earthquake about 3 days before the final eruption and they were use to earthquakes. When it did finally erupt they didn't have a chance. The pryoclastic cloud took less than 5 minutes to cover the entire area and it buried 2 cities as well as changed the coastline.
Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.
Mount Vesuvius (in Italian: Monte Vesuvio. in Latin: Mons Vesuvius).
The citizens of Pompeii were largely unconcerned about Mount Vesuvius due to its long history of dormancy, with no significant eruptions for centuries prior to 79 AD. Many residents viewed the mountain as a picturesque backdrop rather than a potential threat. Additionally, the lack of scientific understanding about volcanic activity at the time contributed to their complacency. As a result, they were unprepared for the catastrophic eruption that ultimately buried the city in ash and pumice.
Pompeii and Herculaneum were preserved (and also obliterated) after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stabiae was also impacted, but not destroyed.
Naples.
Vesuvius is 8 kilometres from Pompeii, so no it is not IN Pompeii
Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.Mount Vesuvius devastated Pompeii in August of 79 AD.
Mount Vesuvius (in Italian: Monte Vesuvio. in Latin: Mons Vesuvius).
The citizens of Pompeii were largely unconcerned about Mount Vesuvius due to its long history of dormancy, with no significant eruptions for centuries prior to 79 AD. Many residents viewed the mountain as a picturesque backdrop rather than a potential threat. Additionally, the lack of scientific understanding about volcanic activity at the time contributed to their complacency. As a result, they were unprepared for the catastrophic eruption that ultimately buried the city in ash and pumice.
Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii.
Mount Vesuvius.
The Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii.
Pompeii and Herculaneum were preserved (and also obliterated) after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stabiae was also impacted, but not destroyed.
Naples.
It was 8 kilometers (5 miles) away from Mount Vesuvius.