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Pliny the Younger described the ground shaking as Mount Vesuvius exploded in fury. That eruption devastated Pompeii.

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The ancient Romans were unaware of the massive danger posed by a volcano in their midst, so when Mount Vesuvius erupted in A.D. 79, thousands of people scrambled to escape several small seaside towns.

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that four people, including a child, in Pompeii used furniture to block a bedroom door and shield themselves from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Mount Vesuvius is still active and will erupt again: Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Scientists believe another eruption is overdue and will be very powerful.

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that four people, including a child, in Pompeii used furniture to block a bedroom door and shield themselves from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.