Italy Coast of the Bay of Naples Northern and Eastern Hemispheres African and Eurasian plates Sits over a subduction zone.

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Italy Coast of the Bay of Naples Northern and Eastern Hemispheres African and Eurasian plates Sits over a subduction zone

Stratovolcano (composite) Felsic Magma Rich in silica and metals Violent Eruptions

Most Damaging Eruption: A.D. 79 Destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum Killed & injured thousands of people

Most Damaging Eruption: A.D. 79 Destroyed the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum Killed & injured hundreds of thousands of people

Only volcano in the European mainland to have erupted in the past 100 years Vesuvius means “smoke” Age: 17,000 years Has erupted over 50 times Height: 1,277 meters

Big tourist attraction Very rich and productive soil Active volcano Geothermal activity Igneous rock (crystals)

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