How likely is it that a volcano will pop up in downtown Los Angeles?
The probability of that happening next year is less than one in 10 billion. It is much more likely that L.A. will be destroyed by a meteorite. Q: What’s it like to stand on the rim of a volcano? A: For me it is awe-inspiring to see at such close range the great force and beauty of nature. I have witnessed both the gentle flow of lava and the terrible effects of giant explosions. My wonder and excitement never cease. Q: What has been your most dangerous encounter with a volcano? A: On La Soufriere Volcano, Guad-eloupe, I crossed over the active dome two days before a small explosion. The gas and steam were terrible. The eruption filled a valley that I had followed with about 50 feet of boiling hot mud and rock Q: Did you see “Dante’s Peak” or “Volcano?” A: I saw “Volcano” and would like to see “Dante’s Peak” (which is a more realistic movie). Q: What’s the most potentially active volcano near a metropolitan area in the U.S. and when is it likely to become active? A: Most volcanologists
