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The Documentary Pompeii: The Last Day

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Mount Vesuvius is located in mainland Europe. It is the only active volcano and has produced one of the largest volcanic eruptions. It is well known for the eruption that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The documentary Pompeii: The Last Day is based on a volcano called Mount Vesuvius that erupted on August 24 79 AD. The documentary is from a family’s point of view and those who were affected and witnessed the disaster. Early in the morning of August 25th, a volcano erupted destroying everything surrounding it in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Many people tried to escape right after the first eruption stream happened which was around 7:00 AM. The volcano kept erupting so even those who thought would get away from it on time

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