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In 79 AD it erupted and buried the city of Pompeii, Italy. The entire population that didn't escape was buried and for centuries the city laid buried until it was uncovered. Today 65 acres can be seen of what a city in 79 AD looked like.

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Is Mt Vesuvius located on or by a mountain range?

Mount Vesuvius is located on what is known as the Campanian Volcanic Arc. Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD and caused the destruction of Pompeii.


What mountain is the only active volcano in mainland Europe?

Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. It is located near Naples, Italy, and is known for its devastating eruption in 79 AD that buried the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.


What are the names of the Italian volcanoes?

The names of volcanoes in Italy are: Mount Etna Mount Vesuvius Mount Stromboli and Mount Vulcano


Does mount vesuvius have any nicknames?

Yes, Mount Vesuvius is sometimes referred to as "Mount Vesuvio" or simply "Vesuvio" by locals. It does not have many other well-known nicknames.


What volcano buried Italy?

a big volcano that errupted


What type of rock is Mount Vesuvius?

Mount Vesuvius is composed mainly of andesite rock, which is a type of volcanic rock that forms from the cooling of lava. Andesite is a common rock type in stratovolcanoes like Mount Vesuvius, which is a composite volcano known for its explosive eruptions.


How do you spell the volcano in Pompeii?

Mount Vesuvius (in Italian: Monte Vesuvio. in Latin: Mons Vesuvius).


When mount vesuvius erupted?

There is no telling when Mount Vesuvius will erupt next.


Is mount vesuvius extinct?

Mount Vesuvius is dormant (sleeping), not extinct.


Which country is mt vesuvius in?

Mount Vesuvius is located in Italy, near the city of Naples. It is one of the most famous and active volcanoes in the world, known for its eruption in AD 79 that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum.


Was the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii.


What country is mount Vesuvius?

Mount Vesuvius about 9 km east of Naples, Italy.