@secondsofhistory: The moment Pompeii realized they were doomed — and their fate was sealed. Ash filled the sky as Mount Vesuvius erupted over the Roman city. Crowded streets turned into panic as people ran through Pompeii trying to escape. What began as confusion quickly became chaos. In 79 AD, one of history’s most devastating disasters was unfolding. Follow Seconds of History for more moments when history changed in seconds. Hashtags #Pompeii #MountVesuvius #AncientRome #HistoryShorts #RomanEmpire

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