Question

What was the first sign that the people of Pompeii had of Vesuvius’ eruption.
a.
smoke
c.
ash and gas
b.
lava flow
d.
heavy surges of lava

Answer 1

The first sign that the people of Pompeii had of Vesuvius' eruption was **a. smoke**. In the early stages of the eruption on August 24, 79 AD, they likely observed smoke rising from the volcano before more destructive signs, such as ash and gas, began to affect the area.