Mount Vesuvius (/ vəˈsuːviəs / və-SOO-vee-əs) [a] 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 …

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.

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 …

Jul 25, 2024 · Mount Vesuvius, located on the Gulf of Naples in southern Italy, is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world. It is renowned for its catastrophic eruption in AD 79 that led to …

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 …

Oct 30, 2025 · It comprises the older volcano, the Somma, whose summit collapsed (likely during the 79 AD eruption), creating a caldera, and the younger volcano, Vesuvius, which since then …

Oct 24, 2025 · Mount Vesuvius is a volcano located in the Campania region of southern Italy, around 15km from the city of Naples. It is classed as a stratovolcano or composite volcano, …

The Somma-Vesuvius volcanic complex is a central composite volcano formed by an older stratovolcano (Monte Somma) with a summit caldera partially filled by the composite cone of …

Jun 18, 2025 · Discover 23 intriguing facts about Mount Vesuvius, the infamous volcano that shaped history with its explosive past and captivating geological features.

Dec 31, 2025 · Explore Mount Vesuvius, its eruptions, historical significance, and impact on Naples. Discover the beauty and danger of this iconic Italian volcano.