Dormant
Reference catalog classification for Mount Vesuvius; this is not a current alert level.
1281m
Summit elevation of 1281 meters (4202 feet) above sea level.
Stratovolcano
Reference volcano type from the catalog; eruption style and hazards vary by event.
Reference Location
Catalog coordinates: 40.821°, 14.426° in Naples, Italy.
About Mount Vesuvius
Famous for the 79 AD eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. Vesuvius is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes due to the dense population nearby.
Key Facts
- Location: Naples, Italy (40.821°, 14.426°)
- Elevation: 1281 meters (4202 feet)
- Type: Stratovolcano
- Reference Classification: Dormant
Monitoring and official alerts
PocketWorld combines this stable catalog record with available public hazard context. The reference status is not a prediction or a live observatory alert. For current unrest, aviation color codes, exclusion zones and eruption notices, use the responsible volcano observatory and civil-protection authority.
How to interpret the Mount Vesuvius record
Mount Vesuvius is cataloged as a Stratovolcano in Naples, Italy, with a reference elevation of 1281 metres. This page combines stable geographic facts with available hazard context. A general status label does not predict the timing, size or location of future activity and may not use the same scale as the responsible observatory.
Check the latest observatory bulletin, aviation notice and civil-protection guidance before making travel or safety decisions. PocketWorld provides a map and source path, not an eruption forecast or exclusion-zone authority.
Hazard data sources
Events are aggregated from USGS, EMSC, NOAA, NASA EONET, NASA FIRMS and GDACS, then normalized and deduplicated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Vesuvius volcano active?
The PocketWorld reference catalog classifies Mount Vesuvius as dormant, but that label does not state whether it is erupting now.
Where can I find the latest Mount Vesuvius bulletin?
Use the responsible volcano observatory or geological agency for the latest bulletin, aviation notice and historical eruption record.
Is it safe to visit Mount Vesuvius?
PocketWorld cannot make that determination. Follow official access restrictions, weather information and local emergency guidance.