What Was the Most Damaging Type of Eruption That Occurred

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Multiple Choice

What was the most damaging type of eruption that occurred at Vesuvius in Italy?

• A) A huge landslide caused a lateral blast that knocked down trees and buildings.
• B) A fast-moving viscous lava flow flowed through the middle of Pompeii.
• C) The volcano was so heavy that it caused part of the island to collapse.
• D) One or more pyroclastic flows hit the city of Pompeii.
• E) None of these.

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