Mount Vesuvius is made up of two volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius is not just one volcano. The main peak is called Vesuvius, but it is attached to another mountain, Monte Somma.

ROME (AP) — An American tourist had to be rescued on Mount Vesuvius near Naples after he apparently slipped into the Italian volcano’s crater while trying to recover his fallen cellphone, news reports ...

Vesuvius has erupted dozens of times since that history-making blast in 79 A.D., and it is still considered to be an active volcano surrounded by a large, vulnerable population.

Skeletons found in Pompeii ruins reveal deaths by earthquake, not just Vesuvius’ ancient eruption By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:25 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 16, 2023 Last Modified: 8:13 AM CDT ...