Turrialba Volcano
Activity Increases
Experts of the
Obvservatorio
Vulcanológico y
Sismológico de Costa
Rica (Ovsicori) and the
Comisión Nacional de
Emergencias (CNE) are
monitoring closely the
area of the Volcán
Turrialba as area
residents report feeling
the gas emissions
emanating from the
volcano getting stronger
each day..
Ovsicori experts report
deformation and cracking
as well as damage to the
area vegetation, all
indicating increased
volcanic activity.
The sharp impact and
corrosion is not only
evident in the
vegetation, but also in
the deterioration of
some of the roofs,
fences and houses close
to the volcano.
The CNE is keeping a
close eye on the events
and has urged area
residents to evacuate
the area, CNE officials
say that at least 60% of
the residents have opted
to evacuate.
Gases from the crater
are reaching the
observation option and
has forced park
officials to limit
visitors to small groups
and a stay of up to only
20 minutes.
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