No Apparent Danger

In 1985 in Columbia more than 23000 people died due to the government's failure to take seriously scientists' warnings about an imminent volcanic eruption at Nevado del Ruiz. In 1993 at Volcán Galeras the death toll was smaller but no less tragic: despite seismic data that foretold possible disaster an expedition of international scientists proceeded into the volcano. Two hours later nine people were dead.</p>Expertly detailing the turbulent history of Colombia Victoria Bruce links together the stories of the heroes villains survivors and victims of these two events. <em>No Apparent Danger</em> is a spellbinding account of clashing cultures and the life-and-death consequences of scientific arrogance.</p>