The eruption of Vesuvius in 1872,
by Luigi Palmieri
Category: Earthquakes

In 1873, the director of the Vesuvian Observatory released his notes on the eruption of 1872. Also included is a treatise written by Robert Mallet, sometimes referred to as the father of modern seismology. In this work, he has prepared a sketch of his contemporary understanding of terrestrial volcanoes as well as earthquakes. This original illustrated document is an excellent resource for those studying Pompeii or the origins of seismology.