20 Fun Facts About Volcanoes

The term “volcano” comes from the name “Vulcan,” the Roman god of fire.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, is one of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.

Volcanic ash is not like ash from wood or paper. It’s hard, abrasive, and does not dissolve in water.

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