The eruption of this volcano in 79 A.D. caused an estimated 16,000 deaths
Vesuvius' rocks to be chemically unique Areas of Damage ... An 
estimate of 15,000 people were killed in Mount Vesuvius' eruption of 79 A.D. ... 
Deathly Phases: Death wasn't painless, and most people's brains were fried ... 
Re: Basics Strombolian Eruptions Magma explodes from a pool in the Volcano's 
conduit.