Escaping a Volcano's Deadly Pyroclastic Flow | Pompeii: The New Dig
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Volcanologist Professor Chris Jackson reveals the power of the deadly pyroclastic flow that had swept through Pompeii, killing everything in its path. He identifies the tell-tale signs of the killer pyroclastic flow on a wall of pumice and ash. A group known as "The Fugitives" attempted to escape the eruption of Vesuvius, but were unsuccessful.
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Pompeii: The New Dig
The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Exciting discoveries and fresco-inspired animations tell the story of life in Pompeii AD 79. It also imagines the horrors faced by resident as Vesuvius erupted. Stream now: to.pbs.org/3ys...
The excavation aims to unearth the buildings, their purpose, who lived there, and what happened to them during the eruption. Alongside the present tense story of the dig, the series investigates the timeline of the eruption. From the violent earthquakes that shook the city in the years before the eruption to the day of the disaster, Vesuvius first slowly buries Pompeii and then delivers the killer blows in the form of pyroclastic flows.
And, for the first time, pioneering new research finds hard evidence that some Pompeiians escaped the city and survived the eruption. From evidence hidden in Pompeii’s storeroom of prominent Pompeiians, the investigation discovers inscriptions that date from after the eruption and bear the same name in the area surrounding the destroyed city.
Wow. I have watched so many media pieces on Pompeii over the years, and I think that this is the first one that made me cry. Thank you for bringing the human element of that tragedy to the forefront. I also appreciate the documentaries that focus on the science, the art, the architecture, and the culture/history. But it's wonderful when we are reminded that all these people were humans like ourselves.
I really like Chris’ presentation, very captivating and informative 👏🏻
Excellent video, wish there was a lot more. I enjoyed every moment! Thank you
This is so disturbing. These were real people forever caught frozen in their death throes.
Imagine if their souls are trapped in those stones.
Thank you
This is heartbreaking Im sure these people are at peace by now 2.0000 years later may they rest in peace
Sobering.
We took a senior class trip to Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and an optional day trip to Pompeii. I chose not to visit Pompeii bc I think of it a mass grave, unthinkable tragedy, and sacred space. Way too heavy and nothing that I’d like to experience ever. 💔
Danger is all around us no irrespective of location;hurricanes, lightening s, earthquakes, sinkholes pandemics etc we are always vulnerable and I think that is why procreation is cheap
It is very educationaL tho 🤷.
Let us all learn from history,!
c'est fou comment, après plus de mille ans d'histoire, ils peuvent trouver un moment figé de l'invisible
those kids 💔
Is this a new doc you have coming out? I’d be excited to see it!
One of civilization’s greatest tragedies.
Objects buried beneath Pompeii were well-preserved for almost 2,000 years as the lack of air and moisture allowed little to no deterioration. However, Pompeii has been exposed to natural and anthropic deterioration following excavation.
Weathering, erosion, light exposure, water damage, poor methods of excavation and reconstruction, introduced plants and animals, tourism, vandalism and theft have all damaged the site in some way. The lack of adequate weather protection for all but the most interesting and important buildings has allowed original interior decoration to fade or be lost.
Catastrophe 😣
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Rule 1: When a volcano blows, LEAVE! Don't wait to see if your town is next or not
Rule 2: if you're about to be swallowed up by a pyroclastic flow, try to strike a pose for people's amusement thousands of years in the future.
@@andrewn7365 😅
@@andrewn7365 - Too soon.
Death started at 3 pm
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That was immensely depressing
Volcanos are deadly
Listen well people, this is our ultimate fate. Live the best life you can now and be kind. That's the best we can do. 🧡🌿
Explain what you mean by this, please.
We are all going to die in ash or pyroclastic flows??
I am not going to die in a pyroclastic flow. The chances are slimmer than getting eaten by a shark.
Were DNA tests done on the fugitives?
I don't think you could.
@@raymay4929 there might be a nugget of cells that were protected & preserved by the human shaped charcoal shell.
No, but Estelle Lazer and her team x-rayed all of the casts (also all the other casts in Pompeii) so we know much more about the people now. We know their gender (some are not fully clear), details about age and also some medical details. The man on the far left had serious arthritis on the wrist, and one of the victims on the right had lost one sandal but kept running, obviously too much in a rush to pick it up.
Dudes rocking the Lance Armstrong bracelet. He's not giving up on that charity.
What time stamp??
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Actually a better parallel would be hurricane Katrina
Who is here in 2024 because they told you to shelter in place; but, you didn’t listen; you left the building and survived? Who is here because they heeded their inner wisdom by taking the choice of dying while trying to escape over dying while cowering? When death takes me; I’ll have nothing to say. But, what did I say to The Lord of Death? NOT TODAY!!!!!!! One day you’ll get me…BUT NOT TODAY!!!!!!!!! Hug your families; and don’t let the sun set on your wrath.
The ones who aren't here in 2024 are the ones who defied 'shelter in place' and were then killed by whatever the crisis was. Maybe you would cower if you stayed put, but don't assume the rest of us would be cowering. Sometimes "discretion is the better part of valor", as they say.
@@Acceleronics I survived the Twin Towers because I didn’t believe that. They still haven’t found the bodies of the people l left when I walked down those dark stairs with a flashlight l kep for emergencies. Some of my work mates ultimately jumped out of the building and this is recorded though seldom shown. I keep my building I.D. to remind d myself of the dangers of herd mentality. But, I guess your opinion is valid, too, MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 🐄.
@@jyotirvakyananda I didn't realize Twin Towers had a shelter-in-place order. In fact, I'm guessing it did not. Who would stay in a burning building? My opinion is that I would evacuate a burning building. Is that valid?
@@Acceleronics How old were you in 2001? You might want to read this article for a start. It’s not ideal; but, it will give you an idea of what happened that day. 9/11 was the second time the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorist. In response to the attempted bombing, evacuation plans and safe gathering zones were developed along with additional safety features added to the building. Over 2000 people died that day. Read the article below for a start. I already told you how I made it out alive. All I can do is tell you my experience. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casualties_of_the_September_11_attacks. May you never be faced with a life and death decision like that; or the memory of walking away from a conference room full of people waiting for help that never came. The firemen attempting to rescue people in the building died when the building collapsed; and if you think about it even a little, there were no ladders tall enough to reach people in the heights of the building. If you ever have an opportunity, maybe it would be nice for you to go to New York and listen to the bell ring as people recite the names of their loved ones who perished in the tragedy I survived. I still have nightmares about that day. Is that valid; or, should I go with your theories?
@@Acceleronics That’s right, you are guessing. How old were you in 2001? Let’s just say that over 2000 people died in the building that day including firemen who were trying to rescue people. And, I think about that almost every day.