- Type:
- Volcanic Eruption
- Date:
- August 25, 79 CE
- Location:
- Vesuvius, Italy
- Explosivity (VEI):
- 5
- Deaths:
- 2,100
Other volcanic eruption records of 79 CE
- Volcanic Eruption · VSSI_Tg 2.37
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH · License: U.S. Government Work · institutional record ↗
Frequently asked questions
- When did Vesuvius (79 CE) happen?
- August 25, 79 CE.
- Where does this information come from?
- This record comes from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database, doi:10.7289/V5JW8BSH; it was not hand-authored and is stored together with its source.
- How many people died?
- Recorded estimate: 2,100. Historical death tolls vary by source.