Mount Vesuvius, which is located in Italy, is one the most dangerous volcanoes in the world and it is also the most densely populated volcanic region in the world as there are 3 millions people living nearby. This volcano became famous thanks to the eruption in 79 AD. I was there and witnessed the shocking moment that I will never forget.
I heard a roaring sound and then there was a tremendous cloud appearing above the volcano. It looked like a huge pine tree. It spread sideways bit by bit. Some of the cloud was white, in other parts there were dark patches of dirt and ash. It seemed the sun was blocked by the thundercloud and the sky became darker and darker gradually. The visibility was decreasing and everything looked so foggy. Some buildings were damaged by the shower of the rock. The ashes and dust made everything become white. Many people died because their breathing was obstructed by the dust-laden air. Fortunately, I was capable to leave the town in time. I knew this disaster led to the burying and destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum where were never rebuilt. There were about 16,000 people living in the vicinities at the time and they all perished due to the temperatures up to 700 °C.
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