Eruption in Pompei Eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD Composite Volcano Discussion

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For this assignment, below you will find a focus question. Please write a 200-word response to the question. If you use a source, please be sure to either provide the citation or hyperlink.

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  1. While visiting the museum, you learn of an eruption that occurred several hundred years ago, near the city of Pompeii. Archaeologists have found the remains of people embracing each other, suffocated by ash and rock that covered everything. What type of eruption must have this been?

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Please view explanation and answer below.Eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD Name Institution Eruption of Mount Vesuvius 79 AD Mount Vesuvius is an active composite volcano found in the southern part of Italy. A composite volcano/stratovolcano is a conical volcano which is made up of layers/strata of hardened lava and tephra. Mount Vesuvius is famous for its eruption in 79 A.D that covered the entire city of Pompeii. Herculaneum and Pompeii experience several earthquakes and because of seismic activity, people paid little attention to them on 24th August 79A.D. At noon, there was a huge cloud that rose about 21miles high...


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