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The active volcano that stands near Naples is Vesuvius. It is located in the Campania region of southern Italy, rising above the Bay of Naples.123
Vesuvius is well known for its historic eruption in 79 CE, which buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Today, the volcano remains active and is surrounded by a densely populated area, with more than two million people living in its vicinity.123