Vesuvius | Facts, Location, & Eruptions | Britannica
2024年12月17日 · 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. Scientific study of the volcano began in the late 18th century.
Mount Vesuvius - Wikipedia
Mount Vesuvius (/ v ɪ ˈ s uː v i ə s / viss-OO-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 shore. It is one of several volcanoes forming the Campanian volcanic arc.
Mount Vesuvius, Italy: Map, Facts, Eruption Pictures, Pompeii
Located on Italy's west coast, it overlooks the Bay and City of Naples and sits in the crater of the ancient Somma volcano. Vesuvius is most famous for the 79 AD eruption which destroyed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Where Is Mount Vesuvius? - WorldAtlas
2020年8月5日 · 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. Situated on the West coast of the country, it sits right in the crater of the ancient Somma volcano.
What would happen if Mount Vesuvius erupted today? - HowStuffWorks
2023年10月4日 · Mount Vesuvius is located in the Campania region in the country of Italy on the continent of Europe. The volcano is situated just east of the Bay of Naples. It's about 9 km (5.6 miles) east of the populous city of Naples.
How to Visit Mt Vesuvius: by Car, Bus & Tours (+Useful Info & Tips)
2024年2月2日 · Where is Mount Vesuvius + Map. Mt Vesuvius is located near the city of Naples in southern Italy. The nearest town is Ercolano, from where it’s just 13 km to the top of Mt Vesuvius (about 30 minutes drive). The official entrance to the Vesuvius site is at Piazzale di Quota 1000, Ercolano.
What is the latitude and longitude of mt vesuvius? - Answers
2024年5月24日 · Mount Vesuvius is located on the west coast of Italy, just SE of Naples, about 120 miles SE of Rome. Latitude: 40.821 °N Longitude: 14.426 °E
A View of Vesuvius - NASA Earth Observatory
2022年1月9日 · Mount Vesuvius, located 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of Naples, Italy, is one of the few active volcanoes on Europe’s mainland. It is part of the Campanian Volcanic Arc which includes the Campi Flegrei caldera/geothermal field to the west of Naples near Agnano and Mount Etna in Sicily.
15 Interesting Facts About Mount Vesuvius - Facts.net
2023年6月19日 · Mount Vesuvius is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, known for its devastating eruption in 79 AD that buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under layers of ash and debris. Located in Italy’s Campania region, near the city of Naples, Mount Vesuvius has a rich history and continues to be an active volcano.
Mount Vesuvius, Italy : Geology, Formation, Eruptions - Geology …
2024年7月31日 · 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 the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.