What is Mt Vesuvius status?

Answer 1

You can see Mt Vesuvius' history by watching this video http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=jRfEGvp6wDU

Yes, Mount Vesuvvius is active, as far as i know

Scientists predict it will erupt again in 5 or 6 years causing as much damage as it did before
Yes !

Answer 2

Mount Vesuvius is considered to be dormant at this time, but it can erupt any time if it chooses too. It is said to be dangerous, due to the nearby population that would be affected if it were to erupt.

Answer 3

Mt. Vesuvius is still an active volcano having last erupted in 1944, there is great evidence and mapping of the magma chamber below it. It has one of the largest documented active magma resevoirs in the world. However, it is not currently erupting, for information on the current activity or unrest in the region you can see the weekly updates provided by the Smithsonian Institute of Global Volcanism Program.

Answer 4

Mt. Vesuvius is currently classified as an active stratovolcano in Italy. It last erupted in 1944, and although there are currently no signs of an imminent eruption, it is closely monitored by scientists due to the potential threat it poses to the surrounding area, including the city of Naples.

Answer 5

Mt Vesuvius is considered active, even though it has not erupted since 1944. This is the longest period of inactivity seen from the volcano since it began erupting regularly in December 1631.

Answer 6

Dormant at the moment, It could erupt at any moment and kill the 3,000,000 people living near it.

Answer 7

active