<P> Volcano , The Blast Coaster , or simply Volcano , is a launched inverted roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell , Virginia . Designed by both Paramount Parks and Werner Stengel and built by Intamin , Volcano was the world 's first inverted roller coaster to feature an LIM ( linear induction motor ) and is the only one of its kind that completes a full circuit . Since its opening on August 3 , 1998 , Volcano has been one of the more popular rides in the park . Most of Volcano 's circuit is located inside a man - made volcano , making it an enclosed roller coaster . </P>
<P> Volcano , The Blast Coaster , or simply Volcano , is a launched inverted roller coaster at Kings Dominion in Doswell , Virginia . Designed by both Paramount Parks and Werner Stengel and built by Intamin , Volcano was the world 's first inverted roller coaster to feature an LIM ( linear induction motor ) and is the only one of its kind that completes a full circuit . Since its opening on August 3 , 1998 , Volcano has been one of the more popular rides in the park . Most of Volcano 's circuit is located inside a man - made volcano , making it an enclosed roller coaster . </P>
when was the volcano built at kings dominion
when was the volcano built at kings dominion
1998
1998