Mount Vesuvius erupts | Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time
An exploration of what happened when Mount Vesuvius first erupted in 79AD.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'32''
- Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
- Geography | Natural hazards | Volcanoes | Volcanoes
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Pompeii: The Mystery of the People Frozen in Time
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