Composite Volcanoes
(Aka - A stratovolcano)
One example of a composite volcano is Mount Vesuvius.
Information On Mount Vesuvius:
1.) Mount Vesuvius is commonly associated with its eruption in 79 AD on the city of Pompeii.
2.) Mount Vesuvius has had eight major eruptions in the past 17,000 years.
3.) Mount Vesuvius is the ONLY active volcano in mainland Europe.
4.) Mount Vesuvius is about 4,190 feet high and measures about 30 miles around its base.
5.) Mount Vesuvius is in the country of Italy. (See the map below for the exact location)
Bonus -- Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano. You can see the home page for the definition of an active volcano.
1.) Mount Vesuvius is commonly associated with its eruption in 79 AD on the city of Pompeii.
2.) Mount Vesuvius has had eight major eruptions in the past 17,000 years.
3.) Mount Vesuvius is the ONLY active volcano in mainland Europe.
4.) Mount Vesuvius is about 4,190 feet high and measures about 30 miles around its base.
5.) Mount Vesuvius is in the country of Italy. (See the map below for the exact location)
Bonus -- Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano. You can see the home page for the definition of an active volcano.