The volcanic risk has long been the focus of scientific dissemination projects, particularly in the Naples area, where the Osservatorio Vesuviano has promoted over the years numerous initiatives aimed at providing information on the hazard and volcanic risks. The training initiatives were carried out in schools ­ developed in collaboration with the Department of Civil Protection ­ and the dissemination activities were addressed to the population through guided visits to the historic site of the Observatory or public meetings, exhibitions, seminars, etc. organized in collaboration with the City of Science and other local authorities. Since 2005 the training activity took advantage of the EDURISK project, an initiative more specifically dedicated to seismic and volcanic risk education in...