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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.
- 25,000 years before present to 1944;, age of volcano = c. 17,000 years to present
- 17–23 March 1944
- 1,281 m (4,203 ft)
- Campania, Italy
6 days ago · 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 Mount Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European mainland, devastated the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum on August 24, 79 AD, killing thousands of people and preserving their everyday life in sudden death. Find out the causes, consequences, and aftermath of this historic event from archaeological records and accounts of eyewitnesses.
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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.
Aug 27, 2010 · Learn about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Discover the history, archaeology and legacy of this volcanic disaster and its impact on the region.
