79 ⟶ Vesuvius Erupts, Destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum

August 24 – Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: Mount Vesuvius erupt...
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🌊 Tiber River Flood in Rome

The river Tiber floods parts of Rome.⟶
Tiber River Flood in Rome (15)
DisasterNatural DisasterFloodingRoman EmpireAncient romeInfrastructureEnvironmental Impact
ItalyItaly

💥 Campanian Earthquake Damages Pompeii and Other Cities

A great earthquake damages cities in Campania, including Pompeii (February 5).⟶
Campanian Earthquake Damages Pompeii and Other Cities (62)
Ancient romeRoman EmpireEarthquakePompeiiNatural DisasterCampaniaDisaster
ItalyItaly

🌋 Vesuvius Erupts, Destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum

August 24 – Eruption of Mount Vesuvius: Mount Vesuvius erupts, destroying Pompeii, Herculaneum, Stabiae, and Oplontis. The Roman navy (based at Misenum), commanded by Pliny the Elder, evacuates refugees. Pliny dies after inhaling volcanic fumes.⟶
Vesuvius Erupts, Destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum (79)
Roman EmpireVolcanoDisasterPompeiiHerculaneumNatural DisasterPliny the ElderArchaeology
ItalyItaly

🌋 Mount Vesuvius Erupts, Devastating Naples

Mount Vesuvius erupts.⟶
Mount Vesuvius Erupts, Devastating Naples (1631)
VolcanoNatural DisasterNaplesEruptionCatastrophe
ItalyItaly