Helpful words when writing stories about the eruption of Vesuvius 79AD
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Vesuvius |
Vesuvius is the name of the volcanic mountain which overlooks Naples.
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Pompeii |
There was a gladiator training school in Pompeii.
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eruption |
The town experienced a volcanic eruption.
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lava |
Lava is hot molten rock from a volcano.
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volcano |
Lava is hot molten rock from a volcano.
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villa |
The girl lived with her family in a villa.
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slave |
The slave would go to the well and fill up the jugs with water.
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merchant |
Merchant ships brought goods from far countries to the area.
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gladiator |
There was a gladiator training school in Pompeii.
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arena |
People in the town would go to the arena to be entertained by gladiator and animal shows.
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mountain |
Vesuvius is a steep, volcanic mountain.
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vineyard |
Grapes grow on vines in a vineyard.
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earthquake |
The earthquake made the ground shake.
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plume |
The eruption created a huge plume of smoke.
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cloud |
A thick cloud of ash and smoke hung over the mountain.
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pyroclastic |
The pyroclastic blast shot rocks and stones high into the sky.
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surge |
A surge of hot, molten lava made its way down the hillside.
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fear |
Many people have a phobia or fear of spiders.
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sulphur
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Sulfur is the modern spelling of sulphur.
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Campania |
Campania is the area of Italy where you can find Pompeii.
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