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๐ Mount Vesuvius is the only active volcano on the European mainland.
๐๏ธ It famously erupted in 79 AD, burying the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
๐ Vesuvius is part of the Campanian volcanic arc in Italy.
โฐ๏ธ It stands about 1,281 meters (4,203 feet) tall.
๐ฅ The volcano has erupted over 50 times since its first recorded eruption.
๐ถโโ๏ธ Mount Vesuvius is a popular hiking destination, attracting thousands of visitors each year.
๐ฟ The surrounding area is designated as a national park, home to unique flora and fauna.
๐ญ Scientists closely monitor Vesuvius due to its potential for future eruptions.
๐๏ธ The last significant eruption occurred in 1944 during World War II.
๐บ๏ธ The volcano's caldera is about 8 km (5 miles) wide.
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