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