Vesuvius M.

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Creators: N. Purcell — last modified 2016-10-26T02:08:18Z
Contributors: Purcell, N., R. Talbert, S. Gillies, J. Åhlfeldt, T. Elliott, J. Becker
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A stratovolcano located in the Gulf of Naples, Vesuvius stands to an elevation of 1,281 m (4,203 ft). It is notable in historical terms for its eruption of AD 79 in which numerous settlements, including Pompeii and Herculaneum, were destroyed.

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