Vesuvius consists of a large cone partially encircled by the steep rim of a summit caldera, resulting from the collapse of an earlier, much higher structure. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed …

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, 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 arcuate …

Since the explosive sub-Plinian eruption of 1631, Vesuvius has erupted with both Strombolian and mixed effusive-explosive styles. For the past three centuries the volcanic activity has mainly focused …

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 …

2 days ago · The ancient city of Herculanum was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This 19th-century painting shows the inhabitants who came to take refuge on a hill.

Oct 30, 2025 · Vesuvius ("Vesuvio" in Italian) is probably not only the most famous, but also one, if not the most dangerous volcano on Earth.

The Vesuvius is one of the most studied and well-known volcanoes in the world. A symbol of Naples with its unique shape, it has a typical frusto-conical shape, with its highest peak reaching 1,277 …

2 days ago · Vesuvius remains an active, monitored volcano. Understand its dormant status, the evidence of internal activity, and the risk to Naples.

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