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Description: volcano on the southwestern coast of Italy. Categories: active volcano, stratovolcano, tourist attraction, mountain and landform. Location: Ottaviano, Metropolitan Naples, Campania, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude. 40.8214° or 40° 49' 17" north. Longitude. 14.4262° or 14° 25' 34" east. Elevation.
Aug 5, 2020 · The famous Mount Vesuvius, which is known throughout the world for its massively destructive eruption in A.D. 79, is located near Naples in Italy. Situated on the West coast of the country, it sits right in the crater of the ancient Somma volcano. It towers above the bay and overlooks the city of Naples located in the plain of Campania.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Pompeii, preserved ancient Roman city in Campania, Italy, that was destroyed by the violent eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. The circumstances of its destruction preserved Pompeii’s remains as a unique document of Greco-Roman life. Learn more about Pompeii, including its history and excavations.
Satellite View and Map of Mount Vesuvius, Naples, Italy - Nations Online Project. Searchable map/satellite view of Mount Vesuvius.
This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Herculaneum.
