Poás Volcano
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The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,697-metre stratovolcano in central Costa Rica located within Poas Volcano National Park. It has erupted 40 times since 1828, with a strong eruption in April 2017—causi
Poás volcano crater, shown before the 2017 eruptions
Space view showing the destroyed vegetation zone by hot and acid gases
Steam rising from the main crater
Lake Botos is an inactive crater within Poás Volcano National Park
The Cordillera Central is a volcanic mountain range in central Costa Rica which continues from the Continental Divide to east of Cordillera de Tilarán. It extends 80 km from Tapezco Pass to the Turria
Poás Volcano
…eruptions Highest point Elevation 2,697 m (8,848 ft) Coordinates Geography Poás Volcano Location within Costa Rica Location Costa Rica Parent range Cordillera Central Geology Mountain type Stratovolcano Rock type(s) Andesite, Basalt, Basaltic Andesite, Picro-Basalt, Dacite Volcanic arc Central America Volcanic Arc…
Crater of Irazú Volcano