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Naples, Italy.
Naples is situated between two significant areas of volcanic activity:
- Mount Vesuvius: Located to the east of the city, this active volcano rises above the Bay of Naples and is well known for its historic eruption in 79 CE and its most recent eruption in 1944.12
- Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields): Situated to the northwest of the city, this area is also characterized by volcanic activity.1