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Mount Vesuvius (/ v ɪ ˈ s uː v i ə s / viss-OO-vee-əs) is a somma-stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. It is one of several volcanoes forming the Campanian volcanic arc.
May 5, 2024 · Mount Vesuvius (Vesuvio), active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for its eruption in 79 CE that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Scientific study of the volcano began in the late 18th century. Read here to learn more about Mount Vesuvius.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the only active volcano in mainland Europe, famous for destroying Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD. Explore its geology, hazards, eruption history and more with maps, photos and sources.
- 40°49′ N 14°26′ E
- West coast of Italy
- 1,281 m (4,000 feet)
- Complex
Dec 20, 2017 · Mount Vesuvius, on the west coast of Italy, is the only active volcano on mainland Europe. It is best known because of the eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the...
- Mary Bagley
Nov 24, 2009 · Learn how the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried under volcanic material and mud by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Explore the archaeological record and the eyewitness accounts of this catastrophic event.
Explore the biodiversity and history of Mount Vesuvius and its surroundings. Choose from 11 paths, visit the Gran Cono crater, the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the historical buildings and villas.
Vesuvius is a stratovolcano in Italy with a history of violent eruptions and a population of over 6 million people within 30 km. The web page provides detailed information on its features, eruptive history, seismic activity, and recent reports.
