Of the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, a major stratovolcano in Southern Italy, the best-known is its eruption in 79 AD, [2][3] which was one of the deadliest in history.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabiae and other settlements. The eruption ejected a cloud of stones, ash and volcanic gases to a height of 33 km (21 mi), erupting molten rock and pulverized pumice at the rate of 6 × 10 5 cubic metres (7.8 × 10 5 cu yd) per second. [ 6 ]

Jan 31, 2025 · Mount Vesuvius (Vesuvio), active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for its eruption in 79 CE that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Scientific study of the volcano began in the late 18th century. Read here to learn more about Mount Vesuvius.

Nov 24, 2009 · On August 24, after centuries of dormancy, Mount Vesuvius erupts in southern Italy, devastating the prosperous Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum and killing thousands.

Mount Vesuvius has experienced eight major eruptions in the last 17,000 years. The 79 AD eruption is one of the most well-known ancient eruptions in the world, and may have killed more than 16,000 people.

Sep 16, 2024 · In 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius violently erupted in southern Italy, destroying the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum with pumice and ash.

Sep 6, 2024 · The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius began on August 24 and lasted for two days, spewing clouds of gas, ash, and molten rock high into the atmosphere. Thousands of people were killed as buildings collapsed, and pyroclastic surges—hot, fast-moving currents of gas and debris—engulfed the area.

2 days ago · The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.

Volcanic activity in the region around Vesuvius has persisted for 300,000 years, with seven highly explosive eruptions in the last 17,000 years. Vesuvius is a stratovolcano, built up by the layering of successive ash and lava eruptions over time.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, during the reign of Emperor Titus, was one of the most catastrophic volcanic eruptions in European history. Historians have learned about the eruption from the eyewitness account of Pliny the Younger, a Roman administrator and poet.