Vesuvius Eruption 1944

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Date March 18, 1944
Type Local
Author smithsheep
Location Naples, Campania, Italy
Categories
Natural Disasters

Event Details

Vesuvius Eruption 1944 (1944-03-18)

Mount Vesuvius erupted during World War II, destroying the villages of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, Massa di Somma, and Ottaviano. It caused major problems for the Allied forces nearby.

  • Location: Naples, Italy
  • Context: Local level event.

Categories: Natural Disasters