Pompeii Flashcards
1
Q
How long ago was the Pompeii eruption?
A
Over 2000 years ago
2
Q
A when was the eruption of Pompeii ?
A
79 AD
3
Q
Ten facts about Pompeii
A
They had a tax on urine The land was very fertile Some thought that the eruption was an eclipse 100 million tons of pumice 18 hour eruption 3 pyro plastic surges Rediscovered in 1594 The ash created a time capsule Surges were 5x hotter than boiling water Death was instantaneous
4
Q
Where is mount Vesuvius located?
A
150 miles from Rome, Italy
