This mountain contains the only active volcano on mainland Europe.
There are many extinct, dormant and active volcanoes in Europe.
Mt. Vesuvius
The only active volcano in mainland Europe is Mount Etna, located on the east coast of Sicily in Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has been erupting for thousands of years.
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.
Mount Etna is the most active European volcano, located on the Italian island of Sicily.
Mount Etna in Sicily
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Mt Vesuvius is existent just outside Naples, Italy. It is not extinct, it is the only active volcano in Europe.
Yes. It is in Italy and Europe's largest active volcano.
Mount Etna
Mount Etna in Italy is the largest volcano in Europe. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and has a height of about 10,922 feet. Etna has been continuously erupting for thousands of years and poses a potential threat to nearby communities.