WebMount Vesuvius (/ v ɪ ˈ s uː v i ə s / viss-OO-vee-əs; Italian: Vesuvio [veˈzuːvjo, -ˈsuː-]; Neapolitan: 'O Vesuvio [o vəˈsuːvjə], also 'A muntagna or 'A montagna; Latin: Vesuvius [wɛˈsʊwɪ.ʊs], also Vesevius, Vesvius or Vesbius) 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 …

WebVesuvius, also called Mount Vesuvius or Italian Vesuvio, active volcano that rises above the Bay of Naples on the plain of Campania in southern Italy. Its western base rests almost upon the bay. The height of the cone in 2013 was 4,203 feet (1,281 metres), but it varies considerably after each major eruption. At about 1,968 feet (about 600 metres), a high …

WebMount Vesuvius Introduction. 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 City of Naples and sits in the crater of the ancient Somma volcano.

WebMount Vesuvius is more dangerous than previously thought, says a new study published in the March 21, 2006, issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. About 3,780 years ago, a massive eruption buried land and villages as far as 25 kilometers northwest of the volcano—a region that today includes the city of Naples, Italy, and has a …

WebMount Vesuvius is one of only two active volcanos in Continental Europe and stands about 1281 meters tall, with a symmetrical central cone and steep wooden slopes. The whole of the Mount Vesuvius National Park is both beautiful and productive, dotted with small farms and wineries planted with heirloom varietals boasting a unique terroir. Visiting the crater …

Web03/05/2021 · Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii, a city south of Rome, in A.D. 79 in about 25 hours, according to History. Because the city was buried so quickly by volcanic ash, the site is a well ...

Web16/10/2021 · Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano, or composite cone, formed nearly 25,000 years ago atop an older volcano known as Mount Somma. Stratovolcanoes are characterized by gentle slopes and a steep summit.

Web05/08/2020 · 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. On August 24, A.D. 79, the people of Pompeii and Herculaneum were rocked by a massive explosion. By noon that day, Mount Vesuvius exploded spewing volcanic ash and clouds of gas. The …

WebOf the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, a major stratovolcano in southern Italy, the best-known is its eruption in 79 AD, which was one of the deadliest in European history. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD is one of the best-known in history.. In the autumn of 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius violently spewed forth a deadly cloud of super-heated tephra …

WebMount Vesuvius is one of the most well-known and studied volcanoes in the world for its structure, its eruptive history, and its position, being situated in a densely populated area a few kilometers from the city of Naples. The current volcano structure is the result of the union of an older external cone, Mount Somma, and a younger internal cone, Vesuvius, …