Mt. Vesuvius, southern Italy

Mt. Vesuvius seen at a distance
Mt. Vesuvius seen at a distance. (CC BY-SA 2.0 ©2015 John Menard)

 

Mt. Vesuvius in the background
Pompeii ruins with Mt. Vesuvius in the background. (CC BY-SA 4.0 ©2015 ElfQrin)

 

Mt. Vesuvius during its last eruption
North American B-25 Mitchell Bombers, flying near Mt. Vesuvius during its last eruption in March 1944. (public domain)