The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1006/7 AD

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1006/7 AD was at least an explosive eruption. It threw rocks 3 miles and released deadly gas emissions.

The source for this event is:

Ridolfo Glaber, Historia Francorum.

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References;

Complete List of Vesuvian Eruptions

1 – Chronology of Vesuvius’ activity from A.D. 79 to 1631 based on archeomagnetism of lavas and historical sources

2 – Vesuvius Before the 1631 Eruption

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