Near Doswell in Hanover County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Volcano

The Blast Coaster

— Paramount's Kings Dominion —

Volcano Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

1. Volcano Marker

Inscription. Volcano, The Blast Coaster was introduced in 1998, and in 2000 still reigns as the world's first and fastest suspended blast coaster.

Riders are blasted 155 feet vertically through the mouth of an active volcano.
Volcano, the Blast Coaster is the world's first linear-induction suspended roller coaster.

Fun Fact
The mountain was originally constructed in 1979 with 3 rides: the Land of Dooz (later Smurf Mountain), The Voyage to Atlantis (later the Haunted River) & The Time Shaft.

Erected by Kings Dominion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 37° 50.364′ N, 77° 26.428′ W. Marker is near Doswell, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is located in Kings Dominion theme park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell VA 23047, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Scooby-Doo Ghoster Coaster (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boulder Bumpers (about 700 feet away); Ranger Smith's Jeep Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boo Boo's Tree Swings (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wave Swinger

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Water Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Shockwave (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Eiffel Tower (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Doswell.

Entrance to the Volcano image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

2. Entrance to the Volcano

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

3. Volcano Marker

In front of the ride, near the entrance to the Volcano.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

4. Volcano

Riders spin through the corkscrew.

Volcano and entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

5. Volcano and entrance

Riders blast out of the top of the Volcano image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

6. Riders blast out of the top of the Volcano

Photographed By Kathy Walker, April 5, 2009

7. Volcano

View from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Volcano: The Blast Coaster image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 25, 2015

8. Volcano: The Blast Coaster

This is an Aggressive Thrill Ride that will take you to speeds of over 70 mph, on a drop of 80 ft, and contains 4 Inversions! It is an extremely fun ride but be prepared to wait atleast 2 hours in line!

The Volcano is located in Kings Dominion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, July 23, 2008

9. The Volcano is located in Kings Dominion

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 8. submitted on July 28, 2015, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 9. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.