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Deadly Shadow of Vesuvius
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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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?
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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
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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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