Vesuvian eruption

A Vesuvian eruption refers to a specific type of explosive volcanic eruption, named after Mount Vesuvius in Italy. These eruptions occur when magma containing a lot of gas rises to the surface, causing pressure to build until it violently erupts. The explosion can send ash, rock, and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere, sometimes resulting in devastating pyroclastic flows—fast-moving currents of hot gas and debris. One of the most famous Vesuvian eruptions occurred in 79 AD, burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Such eruptions can pose significant risks to nearby populations and environments.