USGS/Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington

Volcanoes in Historical and Popular Culture

During the years, volcanoes have often played a major roll in movies or they have simply been "erupting" in the background, adding to the atmosphere. The Cascade Range volcanoes are also often just spectacular scenic backdrops. The following is presented here for your enjoyment.

-- DISCLAIMER: The U.S. Geological Survey and the Cascades Volcano Observatory does not necessarily endorse any of the following. More about each movie/tv show/legend can be found by using any of the current web browers and search engines, or your local library. -- Webmaster, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Vancouver, Washington, 1996

Volcanoes in Legends and Mythology
Vulcan (Roman) ... Hephaestus (Greek) ... Pele (Hawaii) ... Llao and Skell (Crater Lake) ... Louwala-Clough/Loowit (Mount St. Helens) ... Klickitat/Pahto (Mount Adams) ... Wy'east (Mount Hood) ... Takhoma/Tahoma/Ta-co-bet (Mount Rainier) ...
Volcanoes in the Movies
Fifty-five movies from 1913 (The Last Days of Pompeii) to 2001 (Lord of the Rings) in which Volcanoes or Volcanic Eruptions are a main character, supporting character, small bit character, backgound footage, or just shot on location ... Even "The Godfather, Part II" has an erupting volcano ...
Volcanoes on TV
Xena Warrior Princess ... Hercules ... Mysterious Island ... X-Files ... Air Wolf ... Gillian's Island ... Hogan's Heros ... and MORE ...
Dantes Peak Information
Frequently Asked Questions about the 1997 Movie, starring Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, and the ficticious volcano "Dante's Peak"

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02/26/04, Lyn Topinka