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Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
On a map of Italy, have students locate Mt. Vesuvius, Naples, and the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Use the map's scale to determine the distance from Vesuvius to these cities. Ask students to explain why they think communities settle near active volcanoes. What are the hazards and benefits? Review with students how a volcano differs from an earthquake. Have students explore the crust, mantle and core layers of the earth and what each is made of.
After Watching
Italy's Ministry for Civil Protection is developing a massive emergency evacuation plan for the communities surrounding Mt. Vesuvius. Ask students to think about natural hazards faced by their community. What would they do to prepare for such an emergency? Every state has an Emergency Management Agency (EMA) that assists communities in developing plans for coping with natural hazards. Class members can select a natural hazard (such as a flood or hurricane) and, as a group, write to their state's EMA to learn about local plans.
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