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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

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