Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii - Gary Devore
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It’s a bustling day in Pompeii. After a quick visit to the market, Fabia spots her brothers, Lucius and Marcus, crossing the Forum. The siblings begin discussing Lucius’ wedding — but a deafening boom interrupts them. They watch Vesuvius spew smoke, ash, and rock — and realize they’ve been living in the shadow of a volcano. Gary Devore follows the siblings as they attempt to survive the disaster.
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Check out this link to learn how Archaeologists and volcanologists can accurately reconstruct what the eruption of Mount Vesuvius looked like. They can also tell us many things about the victims of the disaster.
The skeletons found in Herculaneum’s dock area are a valuable resource for investigating the lives of the victims.
The skeletons found in Herculaneum’s dock area are a valuable resource for investigating the lives of the victims.

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