The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius occurred in 79 A.D.

Mount Vesuvius exploded at around midday.

Pliny, his mother, and his uncle Pliny the Elder witnessed the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

<p>The cloud of dust and ash spread tens of kilometers into the atmosphere and covered a huge area to the south of the volcano.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cloud of unusual size and appearance rising up from Mount Vesuvius</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Like a pine tree with a long trunk and branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The spreading cloud of dust and ash</p> Signup and view all the answers