[Cheburashka]

For example, I recently saw an article that flat out stated that Mt Vesuvius may be beginning another eruption cycle soon. (a lot of people don't realize that the Mediterranean is one of the most active volcanic regions in the world)

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The last time Vesuvius let go was back in 1944. Here is what happened to American warplanes based near the volcano. I've also seen pictures of American soldiers in close proximity to hot lava flows engulfing Italian buildings.

[MarkL]

The last time Vesuvius let go was back in 1944. Here is what happened to American warplanes based near the volcano. I've also seen pictures of American soldiers in close proximity to hot lava flows engulfing Italian buildings.

Yes, but this seismologist was saying that the upcoming events could rival that of what destroyed Pompeii back around 70 AD. IIRC there was about 12' of volcanic ash carried by superheated gasses, not a dusting...

Hey, I just noticed: I guess they didn't get the ash cleaned off the tail of the plane when that photo was taken. The front landing gear is off the ground!

Mark