Volcanoes in Italy and their last known eruptions - Statistics

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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
100%
destroyed Pompeii and could destroy Naples if it has another eruption like it did in 79 AD. Last known eruption: 1944. Mount Vesuvius
100%
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
78%
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)
44%
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
22%
highest mountain in the Vulture region and is extinct. Last known eruption: 40,000 years ago. Mount Vulture
22%
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
22%
5 miles SE of Rome. Still active and could destroy Rome in another caldera forming eruption. Last known eruption: 5,000 BCE. Alban Hills
11%
This extinct volcano is part of the same volcano as Lake Vico. Last known eruption: 800,000 YBP. Cimini Hills
11%
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
11%
Smallest in habited islands in the Aeolian Islands. Last known eruption: 10,000 YBP. Panarea
11%
This extinct volcano is about 22.4 miles NW of Campi Flegrei and Naples. Last known eruption: 52,000 YBP. Roccamonfina
11%
About 7 miles NW of the Vico volcano. Last known eruption: 40,000 YBP. Sabatini Complex
11%
second largest of the Aeolian Islands. Last known eruption: 13,000 YBP. Salina
11%
In November 2021 about 150 people were evacuated due to increased unrest of the volcano. Last known eruption: 1890. Vulcano
11%
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