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When did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occur?
When did the eruption of Mount Vesuvius occur?
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred in 79 A.D.
What time of day did Mount Vesuvius explode?
What time of day did Mount Vesuvius explode?
Mount Vesuvius exploded at around midday.
Who witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Who witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Pliny, his mother, and his uncle Pliny the Elder witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
How far did the cloud of dust and ash spread?
How far did the cloud of dust and ash spread?
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What did Pliny's mother point out to him?
What did Pliny's mother point out to him?
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How would you describe the appearance of the cloud?
How would you describe the appearance of the cloud?
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What caused the area to the south of the volcano to be covered in darkness?
What caused the area to the south of the volcano to be covered in darkness?
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