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Oct 27, 2022 · Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanos in the world. In this guide we’ll cover the volcano’s history, how to visit it, and if it will erupt again.
Vesuvius, Active volcano, eastern side of the Bay of Naples, southern Italy. It originated about 200,000 years ago; its current height of 4,198 ft (1,280 m) has varied considerably after each of its major eruptions; in 1900 it was 4,275 ft (1,303 m) high; in 1906, 3,668 ft (1,118 m) high; and in the 1960s, 4,203 ft (1,281 m) high.
Aug 27, 2010 · Mount Vesuvius has not erupted since 1944, but it is still one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Experts believe that another catastrophic eruption is due any day—an almost...
