Mount Vesuvius

The most famous eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE is recorded in a letter from Pliny the Younger to the historian Tacitus. According to this letter, a huge cloud of ash was first noticed about 2 in the afternoon (hora fere septima).

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Volcanic eruptions release huge quantities of various gasses. The most abundant gas typically released into the atmosphere from volcanic systems is water vapor (H2O), followed by carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Volcanoes also release smaller amounts of others gases, including hydrogen sulfide (H2S), hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen chloride (HCL), hydrogen fluoride (HF), and helium (He). Volcanic gases can rise tens of kilometers into Earth's atmosphere during large explosive eruptions. Once airborne, the prevailing winds may blow the eruption cloud hundreds to thousands of kilometers from a volcano. The gases spread from an erupting vent primarily as acid aerosols (tiny acid droplets), compounds attached to tephra particles, and microscopic salt particles. These gasses and particles can have several global effects due to their quantities and how far they can spread. 1) The particles can encourage cloud formation for quite a while - increasing global cloud cover and causing temporary global cooling.

2) The increased cloud cover and cooling effect can significantly alter global weather patterns - causing more precipitation in some areas and less in others - and of course colder weather with the consequent shift in type of precipitation in the form of ice and snow instead of rain.

3) The released gases can persist for a long time after the cloud formation effect and result in noticeable global warming after the cooling effect has dissipated.

In addition, volcanic eruptions change the landscape by adding or destroying mountains or creating new islands such as those that have formed near Iceland several times over the past few decades. There are also some long-term effects as the volcanic ash and magma break down to form new soil - which tends to be very fertile since it is loaded with nutrients. It takes quite a while for it to break down and form the soil though.

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Vesuvius' elevation is 1,281.1 meters.

Pompeii was a city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D.

The eruption also changed the course of the Sarno River and raised the sea beach, so that Pompeii was now neither on the river nor adjacent to the coast. Vesuvius itself underwent major changes - its slopes were denuded of vegetation and its summit changed considerably due to the force of the eruption.

Mount Vesuvius is capable of producing both explosive and effusive eruptions. Its most famous eruption in AD 79 was a highly explosive event that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. However, the volcano has also had eruptions characterized by the slow outpouring of lava flows.

vesuvius eruption lasted for 24 hours.

Mount Vesuvius, being a volcano, is a destructive force.

No. Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano, but Kilauea is a shield volcano.

It is located in Italy.

It is located in Italy.

It is located in Italy.

It is located in Italy.

It is located in Italy.

It is located in Italy.

Mount Vesuvius is located in the Northern Hemisphere in Naples,Italy.

Mount Etna, Mount St. Helens and Mount Vesuvius are all active volcanoes.

They have also all undergone plinian eruptions (named after the famous Vesuvius eruption of AD 79. The Mount St. Helens eruption was unique in that the blast projected laterally as opposed to vertically.

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Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae were the cities that were mainly affected. The most famous city would be Pompeii.

Mt Vesuvius is located in Italy because the whole point of Alfred Wegner's theory continental drift at first it was in the middle of the super continent Pangea and it soon drifted apart

Yes. Mount Vesuvius is near Naples, a major city, and is surrounded by smaller communities. Approximately 3 million people live near it.

Yes, but fatalities were few, and only minor damage was done. Pompeii was obliterated.

Living near Mount Vesuvius poses risks of volcanic eruptions, which can result in ashfall, landslides, and pyroclastic flows that can endanger lives and property. The constant threat of volcanic activity can also lead to disruptions in daily life and impact the local economy due to evacuation measures and potential damage to infrastructure. Additionally, insurance costs can be higher for residents in the area due to the increased risk of natural disasters.

It's volcanic mountain

The oldest dated rock from Mount Vesuvius is said to be about three hundred thousand years old. It was found many years ago at a well drilling site.

Europe - it's near Naples in Italy. May I suggest you look up Naples in an atlas.

People were getting on with there daily business then suddenly there was a minor earthquake followed by another people went inside there houses and held children and valuables close. The people in Herculaneum went to the boat houses but most of the men stayed on the beach. None of the towns could see the warning signs: minor earthquakes and streams and wells to dry up. Around noon Vesuvius erupted.

The ancient city of Pompeii lies within the modern city of Pompei, at an elevation of about 14 to 15 meters (46-49 feet) above sea level. The city was about 1 mile west of the shoreline and about 4 miles SSW of the summit of Mount Vesuvius.

Mount Vesuvius erupted suddenly, without warning. The people of the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were caught by surprise The cities were covered with ashes. The people did not have time to run away.