Mount Vesuvius
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Mount Vesuvius is located in Southern Italy, near Naples, and is classified as a stratovolcano, meaning that it has a steep face, and periodic eruptions. Stratovolcano's are typically formed when a part of the oceanic crust is drawn underneath a continental crust. Mount Vesuvius is also classified as a dormant volcano, with it's last eruption occuring in 1944, destroying the towns of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, Massa di Somma, Ottaviano, and part of San Giorgio a Cremano.
Mount Vesuvius has an elevation of 1,281 metres and a base of approximately 50 kilometres, making it one of the smallest volcanoes in the world.. Despite the possibility of an eruption, over 2,000,000 people live within the "eruption radius" of Mount Vesuvius, taking advantage of the fertile soil, and rich mineral deposits that are created by volcanic rocks..
Mount Vesuvius has an elevation of 1,281 metres and a base of approximately 50 kilometres, making it one of the smallest volcanoes in the world.. Despite the possibility of an eruption, over 2,000,000 people live within the "eruption radius" of Mount Vesuvius, taking advantage of the fertile soil, and rich mineral deposits that are created by volcanic rocks..
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Today, Mount Vesuvius and the surrounding Roman ruins of Pompeii are major tourist attractions, with over 2 million visitors each year. In 1945, the area directly surrounding Mount Vesuvius is classified as a national park, and visitors are able to access the summit via a 200m long walking track.