Mount Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius last erupted in March 1944. The eruption was caused by gas-rich magma moving up from the magma chanber beneath the volcano and emerging explosively. More definitive causes are not know for two reasons. First, we did not know as much about volcanoes back then. Second, the people in the area at the time were more preoccupied with fighting World War II than with what was going on beneath a volcano.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

The eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii was in 79 AD.

There already is a city near Mount Vesuvius: Naples. Naples has been there since long before anyone knew Mount Vesuvius was dangerous. The land around Mount Vesuvius is desireable because the volcanic soil is very fertile and excellent for growing crops.

An eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD caused a pyroclastic flow of hot gases, ash, and rocks to descend upon the city of Pompeii. The sudden and intense volcanic activity buried the city under a layer of ash and pumice, preserving the site for centuries.

Scientific studies estimate that the ash and pomice cloud of the initial eruption was 15 to 30 kilometres high and that there were six eruptions. The cloud of the first eruption hit Pompeii and when it fell a surge of gas and rock fragments hit Herculaneum on the other side of the volcano

The VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) score for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is estimated to be around 5 or 6, which indicates a significant explosive eruption. This eruption led to the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, burying them in volcanic ash and pumice.

Mount Vesuvius has a base diameter of about 8 miles (13 kilometers) and its summit crater has a width of around 600 meters (1,969 feet).

During the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, people tried to flee the area to escape the volcanic ash and debris. Some sought refuge in buildings or tried to shelter indoors. Many were ultimately overwhelmed by the pyroclastic flow and buried under the volcanic material.

well what would happen if it was a major eruption and if it was even bigger like then one back in 79 AD then a lot more destruction would happen towns would be whipped out, people would probably die (if they didn't have warning or did not evacuate in time) and it would just be chaos for them.

basically it is that they need to get the prediction very good and early because it will take a very long time to evacuate all of Naples.

if you have any probs email me at: billybob@hotmail.co.uk ! :)

Naples.

There were no recorded deaths from a Mount Vesuvius eruption in 1944. The last major eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred in 1944 but casualties were minimal due to successful evacuations.

Mount Vesuvius is near the city of "Naples" in italy.

Pompeii and Herculaneum were completely buried in ash and pumice by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, while Stabiae was also heavily damaged. The city of Naples, although affected by ashfall, did not suffer as much damage compared to the neighboring cities.

Stratovolcano (a composite volcano)

Today, Mount Vesuvius is a dormant volcano located near Naples, Italy. It is a popular tourist destination known for its scenic hiking trails and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. The area is closely monitored for any signs of volcanic activity to ensure the safety of nearby residents and visitors.

Some people were able to escape the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD by fleeing the area as soon as the volcano showed signs of activity. Others sought refuge indoors or in underground areas. Those who did not evacuate in time were unfortunately overwhelmed by the volcanic ash and pyroclastic flows.

Mount Vesuvius exists because of the African plate sliding under the Eurasian plate therefore the magma is then being disturbed and heating up so it is then starting a convection current and the magma is then breaking the weaker rock to reach the surface and Vesuvius is born.

They are sure trying since if it erupts 3 million people will be in the way. I just saw a Discovery program on it and they think they can map earthquakes to eruptions. By graphing the history of earthquakes in the area and when an eruption happened they were able to show a correlation. How strong it is is still the question. The volcano is one of the best watched in the world, but they still don't have all her secrets.

Mount Vesuvius is located on a continental plate, specifically the Eurasian Plate. It is within the boundaries of the subduction zone where the African Plate is being subducted beneath the Eurasian Plate, leading to volcanic activity in the region.

Some people may believe that Pompeii was overtaken by flowing lava, like the lava you see in the currently active Hawaiian volcanos. That did not happen. Pompeii was buried in a heavy rain of volcanic ash, and the people who died there were overcome in moments by an extremely hot pyroclastic flow, not by lava per se.

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One of the myths is that were disproved over time was that a completely intact city was rediscovered, which was wrong because the Pompeians, who had escaped, returned to their city when the ashes had cooled and removed some of the most precious treasures from the resort, but they left plenty behind to be uncovered at a later date and carted off to museums throughout Europe and America.

Another myth is that was disproved over time was that no body from Pompeii escaped, that everyone was either buried or they died when Mount Vesuvius erupted. The truth is that there were over 12,000 people and most Pompeians were able to escape before the final devastating eruption. There were only 1,100 bodies that had been uncovered which indicates that a portion of the residents were too slow or were unwilling to abandon the town during the first phase of the eruption.

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they where slowly killed by raining rocks from the volcano, that soon weighed down roofs until they crushed people, and ash clouds. But they where soon finished off by a second pyroclastic shock. people died almost instantly

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was extremely deadly, resulting in the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and causing the deaths of thousands of people. The event buried these cities under layers of ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries.

The boot-shaped country in the Mediterranean Sea where Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna are found is Italy. Italy is known for its volcanic activity, with Mount Vesuvius near Naples and Mount Etna in Sicily being two of its most famous volcanoes.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD lasted for about 18 hours, with the most violent phase occurring during the first 12 hours.