Even when things are quiet at a volcano, there is the potential for landslides, mudflows, exposure to toxic gases, and super-heated water," says Dr. Erik Klemetti Gonzalez, a volcanologist at Denison University.
For more than 100 years, Palm Springs has been California's chicest desert getaway, transforming from a turn-of-the-century wellness retreat to a hotspot for Hollywood stars.
The region's rugged landscapes and historic architecture feel all the more quaint and quintessential against a backdrop of reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, creating a picturesque autumn experience.