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Fun fact 1 about Mount Vesuvius

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Vesuvius was regarded by the Romans as being devoted to Hercules.

Mount Vesuvius
Italy
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Mount Vesuvius

Italy

Elevation
1,281 m
Countries
Italy
47th tallest mountain in the world

Mount Vesuvius is a somma–stratovolcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania, Italy, about 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Naples and a short distance from the shore. It is one of several volcanoes forming the Campanian volcanic arc.

From the “Etymology” section

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