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August 1, 1766 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 1, 1766

The Virginia Gazette

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Vesuvius Eruption, Lava Flow, Volcanic Explosions, Portici, Burning Stones

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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Ongoing eruption of Mount Vesuvius near Naples since March 27, with lava flowing two miles towards Portici, flames, and explosive ejections of large burning stones up to 200 feet high, accompanied by convulsions and cannon-like noises.

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NAPLES, April 8. The eruption of Vesuvius has not ceased since the 27th last. The lava at present extends itself to about two miles in length, being about thirty feet in its greatest breadth, and nine at its utmost depth. It runs from the summit of the mountain, and maintains its course towards Portici. The volcano emits flames from time to time, and throws up burning stones, among which are some of an enormous size, which were launched forth more than 200 feet high. These explosions are always accompanied with violent convulsions, and a noise resembling that of cannon, but are not continual, having had several intermissions since the first commencement of this horrible spectacle.

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Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Vesuvius Eruption Lava Flow Volcanic Explosions Portici Burning Stones

Where did it happen?

Naples

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Primary Location

Naples

Event Date

April 8, Since The 27th Last

Event Details

The eruption of Vesuvius has not ceased since the 27th last. The lava at present extends itself to about two miles in length, being about thirty feet in its greatest breadth, and nine at its utmost depth. It runs from the summit of the mountain, and maintains its course towards Portici. The volcano emits flames from time to time, and throws up burning stones, among which are some of an enormous size, which were launched forth more than 200 feet high. These explosions are always accompanied with violent convulsions, and a noise resembling that of cannon, but are not continual, having had several intermissions since the first commencement of this horrible spectacle.