Learn about the history, geology and plate tectonics of Mount Vesuvius, a volcano on the western coast of Italy. read more
30 interesting Facts About Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius. 1. The city and people of Pompeii did not know that Vesuvius was a volcano, as it hadn’t erupted in 1,800 years. 2. It was extimated that just over 13% of the total population of Pompeii died in the initial blast. A population of around 15,000 people and an estimated 2,000 died. 3. read more
Vesuvius is a somma-stratovolcano, on the edge of the Bay of Naples, within the fertile Campania region of southern Italy. It lies just 5.6 miles east of Naples,and its western base lies almost upon the Bay. read more
Here are some facts about Mount Vesuvius: Mount Vesuvius is one of the most well known volcanoes in the world. It is located in Italy, on the Gulf of Naples, about 9 miles from the city of Naples. Mount Vesuvius is about 4,190 feet high and measures about 30 miles around its base. read more