Mt. Vesuvius experienced several other major volcanic eruptions between 1631 and 1944. Two occurred during the 20th century. The first was in 1906 and caused mass destruction in the city of Naples and the deaths of more than 100 people. read more
On August 24, in the year AD 79, Vesuvius erupted in one of the most catastrophic and famous eruptions of all time. Historians have learned about the eruption from the eyewitness account of Pliny the Younger, a Roman administrator and poet. read more
They monitor Vesuvius and dozens of other active volcanoes around the world, and over the last few decades have become better at predicting eruptions. It will be these scientists who will sound an alarm before the next major eruption. read more
Human Effects: Pompeii and the cities of Herculaneum and Naples nearby frequently experienced seismic activity. Because of these frequent earthquakes, there was no alarm for the people when the earthquake occurred under Mount Vesuvius. read more