New Findings Reveal Earthquakes Contributed to Pompeii's Destruction

Archaeologists uncover evidence that seismic activity compounded the devastation from Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD.

Researchers discovered two skeletons showing trauma consistent with earthquake-induced building collapses.
The study suggests many Pompeii residents who survived the initial volcanic eruption were later killed by strong earthquakes.
Evidence indicates that the victims were crushed by collapsing walls after seeking shelter from the falling ash and pumice.
The findings provide new insights into the dual natural disasters that led to Pompeii's catastrophic end.
This research helps reconstruct the events and decisions that determined life and death during the city's final hours.