When will Mount Vesuvius erupt again? | 60 Minutes Australia

(2013) Mountains aren’t usually known for their role in making and preserving history. But when Mount Vesuvius erupted two thousand years ago - it did just that. The volcano’s downpour of ash was so quick it destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii and caught its people in a moment in time. However, the destructive power of Vesuvius is not consigned to the history books. Today, it threatens the city of Naples - home to three million Italians. They know that when Vesuvius next explodes, there will be very little warning. WATCH more of 60 Minutes Australia: LIKE 60 Minutes Australia on Facebook: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Twitter: FOLLOW 60 Minutes Australia on Instagram: For forty years, 60 Minutes have been telling Australians the world’s greatest stories. Tales that changed history, our nation and our lives. Reporters Liz Hayes, Allison Langdon, Tara Brown, Charles Wooley, Li