Arenal Volcano
Eruption Forces Evacuation Of Tourists
The Arenal volcano put on a great show for
tourists and locals alike yesterday, with
three major eruptions. The eruptions were
said to be of "great intensity", as
gas, rocks and ashes spewed out of the great
colossus.
The eruption was so intense that a group of
50 tourists in the national park has to be
evacuated as a preventive measure.
The Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico
de Costa Rica (Ovsicori) explained that they
have been keeping a close eye on the volcano
since 7am when activity increased
considerably, including sending off tremors.
"During the last few days there has been
some movement, but short ones. Yesterday the
volcano spewed out of the side of the
national part", said Javier Pacheco of the
Ovsicori.
Mario Quirós, head of the park rangers at
the Arenal, said that the first eruptions
were intense and the following where much
calmer.
Even though it wasn't much noticed, the
Turrialba volcano, southeast of San José,
generated more than normal activity
yesterday |
