Author: Brandon A. Weber / Source: Big Think
- The eruption occurred in the year 79 A.D.
- New research suggests the people of the town of Herculaneum were killed nearly instantly by intense heat
- According to recent findings, the victims’ blood boiled, and their soft tissues were vaporized.
Archaeological dig
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Residents of Herculaneum found in a “life-like” stance, rather than curled up, indicates near-instant death.
Imagine living next to Mount Vesuvius in the 1st century, four miles away in the ancient town of Herculaneum. And imagine not knowing that the volcano was about to erupt. What archaeologists are currently trying to piece together now is what happened next.
Hint: It’s not pretty. The possible blessing for residents of the town, however, is that what happened was quick — quicker than being cremated, by far.
The seaside chambers
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First Phase (Surge 1)
Vesuvius erupts about every 2000 years. When such a…
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