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Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius
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About Vesuvius

Mount Vesuvius 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. 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.

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When Vesuvius erupted, people had about 18 hours between the eruption and the arrival of the huge hot cloud, so most had already left, taking what they could carry, which is why few household objects were left behind.

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Coordinates: 40.8214, 14.4261

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