Which volcano erupted in AD 79 and buried Pompeii?

Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 and buried Pompeii.

The eruption occurred near the Bay of Naples in Roman Italy, probably beginning on 24 August or later in the year, depending on how ancient evidence is interpreted. It sent ash, pumice, and hot volcanic material into the atmosphere and buried Pompeii, Herculaneum, and nearby settlements. Thousands of people died, although the exact number remains uncertain.

The eruption was recorded by Pliny the Younger in letters describing the disaster and the death of his uncle, Pliny the Elder, who commanded the Roman fleet at Misenum. Archaeological excavations later revealed streets, houses, paintings, shops, and casts of victims preserved beneath volcanic deposits.

Mount Etna and Stromboli are also Italian volcanoes, but neither caused the AD 79 destruction of Pompeii. Vesuvius remains an active volcano and is especially significant because millions of people live in the surrounding metropolitan area.