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Mount Vesuvius is a volcano with a history of producing enormous explosive eruptions. Most famously it destroyed Pompeii and several other towns in 79 AD. Today about 3 million people live near the volcano, close enough to be affected by falling ash and pyroclastic flows.

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How is mount vesuvius important to the people?

mount vesuvius is important to the people because it is dangerous. They are scared that they might get killed from mount vesuviuses next eruption.


What volcano buried Italy?

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How do you spell the volcano in Pompeii?

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Yes, Mount Vesuvius does have a caldera. The current cone of Vesuvius sits within the caldera of a much larger ancient volcano called Mount Somma. The collapse of Mount Somma's original structure formed the caldera in which the current Vesuvius cone grew.


Is mt vesuvius a threat right now?

Mount Vesuvius is currently not showing signs of erupting soon. However, it is inevitable that it will erupt again. Because it has had a history of major eruptions and is in a densely populated area, Mount Vesuvius is regarded as one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.


How active is Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna?

Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna are two of the most active volcanoes in Italy. Mount Vesuvius last erupted in 1944, but it is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes due to its proximity to densely populated areas like Naples. Mount Etna, on the other hand, is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, with frequent eruptions that pose risks to surrounding communities.


When did mount vesuvius happen?

mount vesuvius happened in the morning of august 24th A.D


What country is mount Vesuvius?

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Was the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?

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Is Mount Venus the same thing as Mount Vesuvius?

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