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VolcanoesBy: Scott and Emily
The name of the volcano is Mount Vesuvius. It has erupted around 50 times and has claimed thousands of lives. The most devastating eruption was on August 24th, 79 A.D.
On August 24th, 79 Mount Vesuvius erupted in a firestorm of molten ash, pumice and sulfuric gas. Poisonous vapors and molten debris engulfed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae. Approximately 2000 people were killed in Pompeii. Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae were buried 13 to 20ft underneath ash.
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How A Volcano Works
Important WordsLava- a hot substance that comes out of a volcano Heat- quantity of hotness
Eruption-When a volcano explodes sending lava everywhere.
Ash-Is made up of microscopic pieces of jagged rock, minerals, and volcanic glass.
Smoke-A visible suspension that is created when something is set on fire or comes out of a volcano when it erupts.
Fire-A substance that combines with oxygen and gives out bright light, heat, and smoke.
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