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In this Volcano Minisode, Laura and Katy dive into the dramatic, deadly, and never-quite-dormant history of Mount Vesuvius, one of the most iconic volcanoes on Earth. From burying Pompeii in ash and pyroclastic waves to raining debris across the Mediterranean during WWII, Vesuvius has earned its title as the angriest volcano in history.
🌋 What makes Vesuvius so volatile?
🏛 What actually happened in 79 AD—and why didn’t anyone leave?
🔥 How has it erupted 31 times since forming only 17,000 years ago?
🌲 And why might trees be our new secret weapon in predicting eruptions?
From Roman cities turned to ash to trees tipping us off from space, this episode is a molten-hot blend of science, history, and nature’s chaos.
👉 This is episode 5 of 6 in our Volcano Minisodes series—bite-sized, bizarre, and bubbling with explosive facts.
🎧 Listen now and meet the volcano that refuses to hit snooze.
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