Intro to Geology
Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano located in Italy, near the Bay of Naples, and is infamous for its catastrophic eruption in 79 AD that led to the destruction of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. As one of the most active volcanoes in the world, it has played a significant role in shaping volcanic landforms and the study of volcanic products, providing insights into eruption patterns and the impacts of volcanic activity on human settlements.
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