Mount Vesuvius
(Reguidit frae Vesuvius)
Moont Vesuvius (in Italian Monte Vesuvio an in Laitin Mons Vesuvius) is an active stratovolcanae east o Naples, Italy. It is the anely volcanae on the European mainlaund tae hae eruptit wi in the last hunner year, altho it is no eruptin the nou. The twa ither volcanaes in Italy, (Etna an Stromboli) are locatit on islands.
| Moont Vesuvius | |
|---|---|
| Monte Vesuvio | |
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| Heichest pynt | |
| Elevation | 1,281 m (4,203 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,232 metre (4,042 ft) |
| Coordinates | 40°49′N 14°26′E / 40.817°N 14.433°ECoordinates: 40°49′N 14°26′E / 40.817°N 14.433°E |
| Geografie | |
| Location | Province o Naples, Italy |
| Geology | |
| Age o rock | 25,000 years afore present tae 1944 age of volcano = c. 17,000 years tae present |
| Muntain teep | Somma volcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Campanian volcanic arc |
| Last eruption | 1944 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walk |