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  1. Mount Vesuvius - Wikipedia

    Vesuvius consists of a large cone partially encircled by the steep rim of a summit caldera, resulting from the collapse of an earlier, much higher structure. The eruption of Mount …

  2. Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | Britannica

    Dec 3, 2025 · 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.

  3. Mount Vesuvius, Italy: Map, Facts, Eruption Pictures, Pompeii

    Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe, and has produced some of the continent's largest volcanic eruptions. Located on Italy's west coast, it overlooks the Bay and …

  4. Vesuvius - Global Volcanism Program

    Since the explosive sub-Plinian eruption of 1631, Vesuvius has erupted with both Strombolian and mixed effusive-explosive styles. For the past three centuries the volcanic activity has mainly …

  5. Vesuvius | Volcano World | Oregon State University

    Vesuvius, Space Shuttle photograph. Compare to the map below. The Somma Rim, a caldera-like structure formed by the collapse of a stratovolcano about 17,000 years ago, is visible as an …

  6. Vesuvius Volcano, Italy | VolcanoDiscovery

    Oct 30, 2025 · Vesuvius ("Vesuvio" in Italian) is probably not only the most famous, but also one, if not the most dangerous volcano on Earth.

  7. The History of Vesuvius, the most famous volcano in the world ...

    Mount Vesuvius is located in the Gulf of Naples and is one of the most dangerous active, or rather at rest, volcanoes in the world. The name Vesuvius has many origins. It is said it has Indo …

  8. Mount Vesuvius: Italy's Fabled Volcano

    5 days ago · Explore Mount Vesuvius, its eruptions, historical significance, and impact on Naples. Discover the beauty and danger of this iconic Italian volcano.

  9. Vesuvius volcano - IUGS

    Positioned on the outskirts of Naples, Vesuvius has been studied by travellers, scholars, naturalists and scientists, particularly after the devastating eruption of 1631 (Rosi et al., 1993).

  10. Our Guide to How to Visit Mount Vesuvius - Napleswise

    Oct 27, 2025 · Discover all our tips for how to visit Mount Vesuvius including the best time of year, what to wear, how to get there and more