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Double Vesuvius event

Double Vesuvius event

[There will be two events taking place in Ercolano based on Vesuvius: a presentation of a beautiful new 3-volume book, and then an exhibition of art inspired by the volcano. All welcome!]Venerdì 26 febbraio 2010 alle ore 17:30 presso il MAV (Museo Archeologico Virtuale) di Ercolano, Via 4 Novembre, 44 si terrà la presentazione del volume Diario del Monte Vesuvio – Venti secoli di immagini e cronache di un vulcano nella città di Giovanni P. … Read entire article »

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Vesuvius, the world’s most closely watched volcano

Vesuvius, the world’s most closely watched volcano NAPLES, Italy (AFP) — Nearly 2,000 years after wiping out Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius is among the most closely monitored volcanoes in the world, its every shudder recorded. “Vesuvius is one of the world’s most dangerous volcanos: it is always active, and 600,000 people would be directly at risk if it erupts,” says vulcanologist Claudio Scarpati. On the flanks of the volcano overlooking the bay of Naples in southern Italy, rising up nearly 1,300 metres (some 4,200 feet), several dozen sensors record seismic activity, the temperature of the gas emitted by the volcano and topographical changes. Interesting article http://www.physorg.com/news159599107.html … Read entire article »

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