Phlegraean Fields

Phlegraean Fields

Volcanic deposits indicative of eruption have been dated by argon at 315,000, 205,000, 157,000 and 18,000 years ago.

Details

Age
40,000 years
Type
Caldera
Location
Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy
Elevation M
458
Volcanic Arc
Campanian volcanic arc
Last Eruption
29 September to 6 October 1538