Mount Vesuvius erupts

Mount Vesuvius erupts violently after 38 years of dormancy, sending clouds of smoke and ash into the sky. Molten rock at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit flows down the mountainside, threatening nearby villages. The eruption marks a dramatic end to a long period of relative peace for the ancient volcano.

What natural phenomenon is described as rising from Mount Vesuvius during its eruption?

• Dust storms

• Snowfall

• Towering clouds of smoke and volcanic ash

• Rain clouds

How hot is the molten rock that flows down Mount Vesuvius?

• 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit

• 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit

• 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit

What was the state of Mount Vesuvius in recent weeks before the eruption?

• It was erupting continuously

• It was relatively peaceful

• It was showing signs of minor activity

• It was completely dormant

What is the height of the lava wall in some places as it moves forward?

• 20 feet

• 30 feet

• 10 feet

• 40 feet

Which villages are mentioned as being near the advancing molten tide?

• Rome and Florence

• San Sebastiano and Massa di Soma

• Naples and Pompeii

• Venice and Milan