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เขาวิซูเวียส

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Also known as Vesuvius

active stratovolcano in the Gulf of Naples, Italy

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Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano located near Naples, Italy, in the Gulf of Naples. It matters because it is a stratovolcano—a type of volcano known for powerful eruptions—and remains active today, making it a significant natural hazard for the millions of people living in the densely populated region around it.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
mountain
Country
Italy
Elevation
1297
Material used
tephrite
Image
Il cratere del Vulcano - panoramio.jpg
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Commons category
Mount Vesuvius
Commons gallery
Vesuvio
topic's main category
Category:Mount Vesuvius
native label
Monte Vesuvio
volcano observatory
Vesuvius Observatory
located in protected area
Vesuvius National Park
topographic prominence
1232
on focus list of Wikimedia project
Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
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