Pompeii

The animation shows what has been called the plinian stage of a volcanic eruption. It is named after Pliny, a Roman soldier who sailed into the port of Stabiae to try to help some of the people fleeing the volcano. During the plinian stage, dust, ashes, cinders, and rocks erupt high into the air. This stage may last for hours or even days . No lava flows occur during the plinian stage.In time the dust, …

…eye, digging is continued. Modern archeological techniques and recording systems begin to be used to catalog and identify all of the objects uncovered. 1860 Giuseppe Fiorelli is appointed as director of the Pompeiian dig. Fiorelli wants to uncover the entire Roman city. Up until this time, most people have been digging single holes or opening up small areas to look for treasure. Fiorelli wants to share the riches of the lost city with the entire world.