Mount Vesuvius

Vesuvio

volcano in Naples

#3 in Naples / #103 in Italy

by Carlo Raso from Naples, Italy

/ PDM-owner

Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, located near Naples, Italy. Renowned for its catastrophic eruption in AD 79, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under a thick blanket of volcanic ash and pumice. This eruption is one of the deadliest in European history, leading to the preservation of these cities and offering a unique glimpse into ancient Roman life. Vesuvius remains an active volcano and is closely monitored due to the dense population living in its vicinity. The volcano's last major eruption occurred in 1944, and it continues to be a significant subject of study for volcanologists.

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