Earthquakes May Have Amplified the Destruction of Pompeii

A new analysis of skeletons and collapsed walls indicates that seismic activity compounded the historic catastrophe wrought by Mount Vesuvius.

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Eos
Published
2024-08-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1029/2024eo240351
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Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
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Earthquakes May Have Amplified the Destruction of Pompeii

Evan Howell
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Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
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Earthquakes May Have Amplified the Destruction of Pompeii

Evan Howell
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Abstract

A new analysis of skeletons and collapsed walls indicates that seismic activity compounded the historic catastrophe wrought by Mount Vesuvius.

EosVol. 105
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
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