Which volcano erupted in 79 AD and buried Pompeii?
Correct answer: A. Mount Vesuvius
- A. Mount Vesuvius
- B. Mount Etna
- C. Stromboli
- D. Mount Tambora
Explanation
Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash.
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