Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Poas

13 Jan 2008 · 10.20° N, 84.23° W

The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,697-metre (8,848 ft) 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—causing the evacuation of visitors and residents.

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When
13 Jan 2008
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
10.20° N, 84.23° W
Vei
1
Dated by
Observations: Reported
Volcano number
345040
Eruption number
11191

Poás Volcano

Volcano in Costa Rica

The Poás Volcano, is an active 2,697-metre (8,848 ft) 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—causing the evacuation of visitors and residents. The volcano and surrounding park were closed for nearly 17 months, with a 2.5 kilometer safety perimeter established around the erupting crater.

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