1944 Vesuvius Eruption Vesuvius Day You may not recognize this volcano but you may recognize the destruction it has caused.  Vesuvius is the famous volcano that buried Pompeii and created a fascinating account of history in 79 A.D. The town and residents of Pompeii were buried in ashfall that came from a very sudden explosion within Vesuvius. Lanny with Vesuvius in the background In the summer of 2012 my Dad took his family, all 10 of us at the time, to Italy.  We were able to visit Pompeii and see Vesuvius in the distance. My brothers and sister-in-love, along with my nephew, even hiked part of it before coming into Pompeii. Pompeii's obliteration is a fascination that continues throughout time.  A whole entire town and most of its residents buried in mere minutes.  And what the ash preserved is rather incredible. It has created quite a curiosity as excavations continue.  There was a movie made last year centered on Pompeii. Then there's the song by...