Rincon de la Vieja volcano (Costa Rica): small eruption yesterday
Fri, 21 Aug 2020, 09:08 | BY: MARTIN
A gas-steam plume from Rincon de la Vieja volcano yesterday (image: OVSICORI-UNA)
Source: Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de Costa Rica volcano activity update 21 August 2020
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Wed, 5 Aug 2020, 06:00
Rincon de la Vieja volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 August-11 August 2020 (Continuing Activity)
OVSICORI-UNA reported that phreatic activity at Rincón de la Vieja had significantly decreased compared to activity during January-May. Events were recorded at 0546 on 5 August and at 1000 on 8 August, but not visually confirmed due to weather conditions. A phreatic explosion at 0035 on 6 August generated a plume that rose 500 m above the crater rim. ... Read all
Wed, 22 Jul 2020, 06:00
Rincon de la Vieja volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 22 July-28 July 2020 (Continuing Activity)
OVSICORI-UNA reported that periodic phreatic explosions at Rincón de la Vieja were recorded by the seismic network and webcams during 22-25 July. Sometimes the events were not visually confirmed due to weather conditions. Small eruptive events were recorded during 0700-0900 on 22 July, and during the first part of the day on 23 July; a minor steam plume was visible at 0536 on 23 July. ... Read all
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