When Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D., people who lived in the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum had advance warnings. But no one could have anticipated that the rumbling volcano would completely bury both towns with ash and pumice.
Eyewitness accounts tell us what happened. Casts made of trapped or fleeing people reveal terror-filled faces. Evidence shows people who initially fled Pompeii returned, only to be killed by Vesuvius' increasing fury. Silent for thousands of years, Pompeii and Herculaneum are now living museums of life in the Roman Empire during the first century of the Common Era.
With links to animated recreations, our story gives you a first-hand look at how Pompeii was destroyed. Visit the homes of wealthy Romans who lived in the town. Examine the eyewitness accounts of Pliny the Younger, for whom "Plinian Eruptions" have been named. Learn what happens during a volcanic eruption. Find out the real story of Pompeii's demise. Brought to you by Click2Disasters, a channel of AwesomeStories.com.
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