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Russian artist Karl Briullov's 1833 painting, "The Last Day of Pompeii," portrays the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, capturing both the geological and human tragedies caused by the massive ash eruption.
79: The Tragic Eruption of Vesuvius and Its Impact on Pompeii

The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD led to the destruction and burial of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash, exemplifying the peril of living near active volcanoes and the interplay between human settlements [...]