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Volcanoes in Italy and their last known eruptions

guess the volcanoes in Italy using the hints and last known eruptions. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_volcanoes_in_Italy
does not include under water volcanic fields or the Larderello Geothermal area.
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Hint and last known eruption
Volcano:
destroyed Pompeii and could destroy Naples if it has another eruption like it did in 79 AD. Last known eruption: 1944.
Mount Vesuvius
Could destroy the city of Naples if it has another massive eruption like it did 40 thousand years ago. Last known eruption: 1538.
Campi Flegrei (Phlegraean Fields)
Called the "Lighthouse Of The Mediterranean" because it has been erupting near continuous for at least 2,000 years. Last known eruption: 2023 (continuing).
Mount Stromboli
Almost destroyed the then town of Catania in 1669. is the highest volcano in Europe other than Mount Elbrus. Last known eruption 2023 (continuing).
Mount Etna
highest mountain in the Vulture region and is extinct. Last known eruption: 40,000 years ago.
Mount Vulture
One of Italy's major lakes. It is in between two other massive lakes, both of which also have volcanoes. Last known eruption: 95,000 years ago.
Vico
5 miles SE of Rome. Still active and could destroy Rome in another caldera forming eruption. Last known eruption: 5,000 BCE.
Alban Hills
Smallest in habited islands in the Aeolian Islands. Last known eruption: 10,000 YBP.
Panarea
second largest of the Aeolian Islands. Last known eruption: 13,000 YBP.
Salina
About 7 miles NW of the Vico volcano. Last known eruption: 40,000 YBP.
Sabatini Complex
This extinct volcano is about 22.4 miles NW of Campi Flegrei and Naples. Last known eruption: 52,000 YBP.
Roccamonfina
This extinct volcano is part of the same volcano as Lake Vico. Last known eruption: 800,000 YBP.
Cimini Hills
Largest island in the Aeolian Islands. Home to 12,850 people and is less than 5,000 feet north of the island of Vulcano. Last known eruption: 1230
Lipari
This volcano is actually formed around Mount Epomeo rather than being mount Epomeo. this island is about 6.8 miles SW of Campi Flegrei and naples. Last known eruption: 1302.
Ischia
In November 2021 about 150 people were evacuated due to increased unrest of the volcano. Last known eruption: 1890.
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Bobberty
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Level 35
May 18, 2025
this is my first ever quiz so tell me how I did. I will probably make this into a series called "volcanoes around the world and their last eruptions". Please tell me suggestions about the name of the series if you want as well.
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