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.
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.
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.
The names of volcanoes in Italy are: Mount Etna Mount Vesuvius Mount Stromboli and Mount Vulcano
Yes, Mount Vesuvius is sometimes referred to as "Mount Vesuvio" or simply "Vesuvio" by locals. It does not have many other well-known nicknames.
a big volcano that errupted
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.
Mount Vesuvius (in Italian: Monte Vesuvio. in Latin: Mons Vesuvius).
There is no telling when Mount Vesuvius will erupt next.
Mount Vesuvius is dormant (sleeping), not extinct.
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.
Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city of Pompeii.
Mount Vesuvius about 9 km east of Naples, Italy.