For more than 240 million years the region now known as Italy has been the scene of episodic volcanic activity. East-southeast of Napoli (Naples) stands the imposing cone of Vesuvius, which erupted explosively in 79 A.D. to bury Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Published Nov 4, 2001
Ash and clouds over Kagoshima Bay, Kyoto, Japan.
Published Oct 17, 2013
A small volcanic plume, fresh debris flows, and ash indicate recent activity at the remote Mount Cleveland Volcano.
Published Jun 3, 2010
