Erruption In Pompeii

On August 24th in 79 AD at approximately 1300 a cloud appeared over the Roman city of Pompeii. This was all the warning the residents had before the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius, erupted. Huge quantities of scalding hot ash, pumice and lava pebbles were thrown into the sky. This then cascaded down across an extensive area. Pompeii was buried under 14 to 17 feet of ash and pumice, and the nearby seacoast was drastically changed. Herculaneum was buried under more than 60 feet of mud and volcanic material. Some residents of Pompeii later returned to dig out their destroyed homes and salvage their valuables, but many treasures were left and then forgotten. The remains of 2,000 men, women, and children were found at Pompeii. After perishing

This giant volcano erupted and damaged most of the city Pompeii,Oplontis,and some of Stabie,and Nuceria. The ash carried all the way to the ocean. Most people fled but some stayed for some reason thinking it would be fine. But after the explosion there was toxic gas that killed anyone to breathe it. Then there was a rockslide and the people who stayed died.

Archeologists all over the world work towards not only discovering the tracks left behind by societies millions of years ago, but also make an effort to save those footprints for future generations. However, conservation and preservation of archaeological sites can prove to be as arduous as discovering them, or may be more. As a historical site is discovered, it becomes the responsibility of the government and everybody who has to play a role, to secure that site and to not let it deteriorate. Doing so is now also made part of law in many countries and it comes as no surprise when preservation of historical sites is the prime goal of numerous international organizations. Pompeii is one of the most popular historical sites that have been a point of concern for not only Italy’s government but also UN itself. In this paper we try develop an insight of barriers that restrict the development of restoration. Pompeii is an ancient Roman town near the modern Naples, which was first discovered in the 18th century, after it had been destroyed by a volcanic eruption, courtesy of the close standing Mount Vesuvius during the first century. This area and the closer one of Herculaneum was covered in about 20 feet of ash when it was discovered but much of the objects had been able to survive, specifically the ones below the city, as there had been no exposure to air or moisture. This destination is of great importance for the present world as it provides a quality insight into the ‘Pax

In the year 79 A.D. the volcano, Mount Vesuvius, had its’s most famous eruption when it buried the ancient Roman city of Pompeii along with the small neighbouring towns of Stabiae and Herculaneum. The eruption killed two thousand people and left the city buried under millions of tons of volcanic ash. Pompeii was rediscovered again in 1748, by a group of explorers after it laid under a layer of volcanic ash since the explosion. Underneath a thick layer of dust and debris the city was mostly intact. The skeletons, buildings, and artifacts have allowed archeologists to discover a great deal about the ancient world.

Every day natural causes contribute to the slow demise of Pompeii. For example, seasonal temperature fluctuations damage ruins and artifacts, sunlight bleaches wall frescos, and torrential rains potentially flood and collapse buildings. The interiors of buildings are vulnerable to dampness, especially the walls and floors that house ancient artifacts, frescoes, and mosaics. Besides the effects of weathering, inadequate excavation, restoration and conservation practices have contributed to the slow demise of Pompeii (Amery 8).

In August, Mount Vesuvius erupted again. The blast send a plume of ashes, pumice, rocks, and scorching hot volcanic gases so high into the sky that people could see it for hundreds of miles around. As it cooled, the tower of debris drifted to earth : first the fine-grained ash, then the lightweight chunks of pumice and other rocks. As for ash fell, it clogged the air, making it difficult to breath and buildings started to collapse. Then a pyroclastic surge poured down the side of the mountain and swallowed everyone and everything in its path. By the time the Vesuvius eruption sputtered to an end the next day, Pompeii was buried under millions of tons of volcanic

In the geological world, Mount Vesuvius’ eruption, and consequently the destruction of Pompeii, is one of the most discussed and debated of history. Pompeii was a large Roman town, which was located on the island of Campania. Pompeii is no longer the same as it used to be. Pompeii was a normal town until 79 CE. On this day Mt. Vesuvius erupted and covered the town in ash. Some people believed the universe was being resolved into fire. The ash filled in the air, seas, and land. Ash fell into ships, the closer the ship’s went, the darker and denser.

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Pompeii was a City in Italy which overall has a great significance in Roman culture. Pompeii was not famous for its rise or its rule but its destruction. Pompeii was a picture perfect world full of culture and rich history, It was destroyed in AD 79 by a Volcanic eruption from Mount Vesuvius. It was a symbol of Roman culture and has a great influence on the future even though it existed so long ago.

Before its destruction, the city of Pompeii was home to a flourishing city that through observations made from its archeological excavation and through the analysis of certain artifacts and various buildings An exact image of the city as it stood in the first century is presented to the archaeologists. This provides insight into the lives of the people living at the time.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was a pyroclastic event discussed in greater detail over the course of this essay.

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On that day Mount Vesuvius exploded covering a town of twenty thousand citizens in thirty feet of volcanic ash. Citizens did not expect the eruption because seismic was common. Mount Vesuvius is a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes get taller overtime because of layers of dried lava. The immense heat mixed with gasses cause a lot of pressure which leads to the top blowing off letting out a burst of lava. Most of the people in Pompeii didn't die from the lava or ash, they died from heat. It was extremely hot because of the explosion so it burned people's lungs. After they were dead the hot ash covered the city preserving the city and its population for hundreds of years. (http://www.livescience.com, Mary Bagley, 27 March,

Pompeii was a wealthy city a long time ago that was living life until, one sunny day in August 24 A.D. 79 there was a huge eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. This eruption is one of the most destructive in history. It completely buried Pompeii in twelve feet of ash! There was a city just like Pompeii on the other side of the mountain. This city was called Herculaneum all they got was just a small little blanket of ash. But Pompeii on the other hand, Pompeii had to run from steaming mud and lava going at speeds of up to 180 miles per hour! I know it doesn't seem possible but this volcano could have been under so much pressure for such a long time and finally it just burst and it shot mud and rock projectiles faster than you can imagine.

The focus of this research paper is on Mount Vesuvius is two of its most deadly eruptions in 79 A.D. and 1631 that destroyed the ancient cities of Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum forcing the citizens to flee to the Bay of Naples to escape the ash falls and its pyroclastic flows. Both eruptions left the populations