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Pozzolana is a fine, sandy volcanic ash, originally discovered and dug in Italy at Pozzuoli in the region around Mount Vesuvius, but later at a number of other sites.

The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius speaks of four types of pozzolana.

It is found in all the volcanic areas of Italy in various colours: black, white, grey and red.