2000 years ago, there was a massive eruption of Vesuvius mountain not far from the southern tip of Italy. It is said that it was the first eruption after the volcano was asleep for centuries.
Mount Vesuvius which according to legend means "son of Ves / Zeus" aka Hercules, Campagnia located in the area near the Bay of Naples, not far from the industrial and trading city of Pompeii when it has a population of more than 20 thousand inhabitants. Not far from there there is also a summer resort town of Herculaneum, which filled villas, Roman-style baths, and do not forget the gambling. In the surrounding wineries can be found that widespread, also some smaller cities like Stabiae.
The eruption in 79 was preceded by a major earthquake in the year 62. But the Romans at that time did not connect with the activity of volcanic earthquakes. Maybe it's because of them, especially in Campagnia, accustomed to much vibration and shaking of the earth, small and large.
The eruption in 79 was preceded by a major earthquake in the year 62. But the Romans at that time did not connect with the activity of volcanic earthquakes. Maybe it's because of them, especially in Campagnia, accustomed to much vibration and shaking of the earth, small and large.
