Beyond Pompeii: The Lesser-Known Deadly Consequences of the Mt. Vesuvius Eruption
The devastating effects of Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD are best known for having struck Pompeii and Herculaneum, yet the ramifications of this volcanic disaster went well beyond these two cities. Starting on August 24th, the eruption caused a series of catastrophic natural calamities that devastated the surrounding areas, changing the topography and drastically […]