What was the major catastrophe destroyed the city of Pompeii

What was the major catastrophe destroyed the city of Pompeii on August 24, 79 BCE?

Solution

The major catastrophe that destroyed the city of Pompeii on August 24, 79 BCE was the eruption of volcanic eruption in Mount Vesuvius, due to which volcanic gases and molten lava start ejecting form the active volcano killing the residents of the city.