Lake Avernus
Lake Avernus (Italian: Lago d'Averno) is a volcanic crater lake located in the Avernus crater in the Campania region of southern Italy, around 4 kilometres (2+1⁄2 miles) west of Pozzuoli. It is near the volcanic field known as the Phlegraean Fields (Campi Flegrei) and comprises part of the wider Campanian volcanic arc. The lake is roughly circular, measuring two kilometres (1+1⁄4 mi) in circumference and 60 metres (200 ft) deep.
| Lake Avernus | |
|---|---|
| Lago d'Averno (Italian) | |
Lake Avernus Lake Avernus | |
| Coordinates | 40°50′18″N 14°04′30″E |
| Type | crater lake |
| Max. depth | 60 m (200 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
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