Monte Nuovo, Volcanic crater in Pozzuoli, Italy.
Monte Nuovo rises 140 meters above the surrounding Phlegraean Fields, forming a circular crater composed of tephrite material near Lake Lucrino.
The volcano emerged during an eight-day eruption in 1538, completely burying the medieval village of Tripergole and its thermal baths under volcanic deposits.
The formation of Monte Nuovo marks the first volcanic eruption documented by multiple witnesses in modern European history, contributing to scientific understanding.
Visitors can reach the crater through marked paths from Pozzuoli, offering opportunities to examine volcanic formations and Mediterranean vegetation.
The complete burial of Tripergole village beneath Monte Nuovo altered the landscape so thoroughly that the exact location of the settlement remains unknown.
Location: Metropolitan City of Naples
Elevation above the sea: 140 m
Made from material: tephrite
Part of: Phlegraean Fields
GPS coordinates: 40.83526,14.08780
Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:00
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