Article ID: CBB048930271

Forma Vesuvii – 2 - Volcanic morphology at the time of the 79 AD Plinian Eruption (2021)

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This work is aimed at reconstructing the morphology of the volcanic edifice of Vesuvius before the most famous eruption that occurred in 79 AD, destroyed the cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae, and was described by Pliny the Younger. This result has been achieved by using both volcanological data and historical documents. The previous history of the volcano and the distribution of the deposits of the 79 AD eruption has been used as a guide for the reconstruction of the pre-eruptive morphology. This is consistent with the few indications given by the ancient writings and the frescoes found during archaeological excavations in Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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Authors & Contributors
Guerra, Corinna
Carro, Domenico
Church, Christopher M.
Vittoria Bufanio
Wood, Gillen D'Arcy
Wilson, Andrew
Concepts
Volcanoes and volcanology
Disasters; catastrophes
Mount Vesuvius
Environmental history
Science and society
Natural history
Time Periods
Ancient
18th century
Medieval
17th century
Early modern
Modern
Places
Italy
Naples (Italy)
Pompeii (Italy)
Martinique
Herculaneum
Mediterranean region
Institutions
Nunziatella Military School
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
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