A major blast from Vesuvius could threaten Naples

Release Date: March 20, 2006 This content is archived.

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An article on Science News Online reports that when Italy's Mount Vesuvius begins to rumble again, nearby Naples could be in danger, according to a study by Michael F. Sheridan, UB Distinguished Professor in the Department of Geology and director of the department's Center for Geohazards. Go to article.

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