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pompeii:

Published on Feb 07, 2017

Mount Vesuvius explodes on Pompeii...... Uncover bodies covered in ash........ and more........

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pompeii:

The Lost City of Mount Vesuvius
Photo by Carlo Mirante
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  • Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
  • It buried Pompeii and its occupants in ash and lava
  • Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano.
Photo by Carlo Mirante
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the bodies

Bodies of ash were found in the ruins over 2000 years old...
Photo by plattbridger
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Scientists are working to preserve them, but they are quickly eroding now that they aren't buried.

Photo by photographerglen
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mount vesuvius

Buried people and homes in ashes for 2000 years
Photo by sjrankin
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Pompeii is located in southern Italy.

Photo by Stuck in Customs
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Pompeii is a popular tourist attraction and more than two thirds are still buried.

Photo by Carlo Mirante
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Pompeii is a popular tourist attraction and more than two thirds are still buried.

Photo by Carlo Mirante
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WHY THEY DIED

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They died from....

  • Toxic gas (Humans can't survive in an environment of more than 50% sulfur
  • Clouds of ash (It suffocated them)
  • Heat (It melted their organs)
Photo by Andrew Mason
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Over 16, 000

People died
Photo by Anna & Michal
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It was the most destructive volcano.
EVER.

Photo by pierre c. 38
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MOunt vesuvius

Is overdue of another huge explosion

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