At the end of the film, the newly formed volcano in Los Angeles is named "Monte Wilshire" and declared active.

as Mike Roark, the Director of Emergency Management. Anne Heche as Dr. Amy Barnes, a geologist/seismologist. Don Cheadle as Emmit Reese.

The movie was notable at the time for its practical effects and the use of "lava" made of a Methylcellulose-based thickening agent.

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Some early Italian VHS releases were dated 1996 in their copyright or cataloging information. Fun Facts & Comparison

April 25, 1997 (USA); November 28, 1997 (Italy). Director: Mick Jackson. Key Cast:

The film is a classic 90s disaster thriller that imagines a volcanic eruption occurring in the heart of Los Angeles.