When did the Vesuvius Volcano Observatory start and how can I contact it?

rocky tipi


Hi tipi,

Vesuvius Observatory began in 1839. Construction of the observatory started in 1841 and was completed in 1848. The initial idea was to build a geomagnetic observatory, and so the original name was Osservatorio Meteorologico Vesuviano. I have many friends at OV. Do you have a specific question that you would like me to pass along?

Sincerely,
John Dvorak


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