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Bookmark or Share- Global Volcanism Program | VesuviusMount Vesuvius rises to the north of the storied ruins of Pompeii, which was destroyed during the eruption of 79 CE. The modern cone of Vesuvius rises at the left; the peak to the right is the rim of the Monte Somma caldera, which was formed about 17,000 years ago. Eight major explosive eruptions have occurred since then.
- Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | BritannicaMount Vesuvius (Vesuvio), active volcano near Naples, Italy, famous for its eruption in 79 CE that destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Scientific study of the volcano began in the late 18th century. Read here to learn more about Mount Vesuvius.
- Visit the Park: Vesuvius National Park - Parco Nazionale del ...The Great Cono. The paths. Museum and Archaelogical Areas. Historical Buildings and Villas. The Vesuvius National Park is a world of biodiversity to explore step by step. Plan your visit to the Park and choose whether to hike through the trails surrounded by the green or visit the Gran Cono of Mount Vesuvius for an unforgettable experience.
- Mount Vesuvius erupts | August 24, 79 AD | HISTORYToday, Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the European mainland. Its last eruption was in 1944 and its last major eruption was in 1631. Another eruption is expected in the near future ...
- Pompeii: Bodies, Mount Vesuvius & Herculaneum | HISTORYPompeii, a flourishing resort city south of ancient Rome, was nestled along the coast of Italy in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano. Its most famous eruption took place in the year ...
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