Highlight • Natural Monument
Lava Ropes at Mount Vesuvius
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Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
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Dino D'Auria
January 29, 2023
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A marvel of nature. As the lava flows, the surface lava begins to cool. Below, however, the lava continues to flow, twisting the denser overlying lava. Thus rope-like rocks are formed.
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•Jennifer la tedesca🇩🇪
February 15, 2025
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We will then cross fantastic scenery across the entire Piana Campana and reach the panoramic terrace where the most beautiful “rope” lava formation of Vesuvius is located, engraved by a deep fracture in which numerous species of fern live and inside which it is possible to enter as if we were in the bowels of the Earth! The path then continues along the Cognoli di Lavante of Monte Somma: a beautiful panoramic climb on one of the most scenic routes of the entire Park!
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