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 Vesuvius
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Also called Vesvus, it is the most famous volcano in the Roman World. It is situated on the coast of Campania, near the towns of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Neapolis. In 63 AD, the first tremors of its reawakening were felt with earthquakes that caused extensive damage to Pompeii and Herculaneum. It was only a preliminary to the disastrous eruption in 79 AD. Spewing tufa, ash, stones and mud, the volcano completely covered the surrounding cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pliny the Elder tried to make scientific observations of the volcano before he met his death.
