Pompeii is the partially buried Roman town that was famously devastated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
Pompeii is a tourist attraction so is "active". Mt. Vesuvius is also still volcanically active and last erupted in 1944.
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Yes. Mount Vesuvius has erupted many times since the famous eruption in 79 AD. Because of its history of major eruptions and the large population surrounding it, Mount Vesuvius is considered one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes.
Mount Vesuvius is a stratovolcano located in Italy near Naples. It has a conical shape with a steep-sided crater at the top. The volcano is known for its historical eruption in 79 AD that buried the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Europe - it's near Naples in Italy. May I suggest you look up Naples in an atlas.
It lasted for 18 hours
Herculaneum was a prosperous Roman town located near Mount Vesuvius. It was known for its beautiful villas with colorful frescoes, well-preserved mosaics, and public buildings like the forum and baths. The town had narrow, winding streets lined with shops and houses.
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