Turrialba volcano, Costa Rica: news & activity updates

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): occasional mild ash emissions

During 14-15 June gas emissions at Turrialba sometimes contained ash and rose no higher than 300 m above the crater. Read all

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 21 June-27 June 2017 (Continuing Activity)

OVSICORI-UNA reported that during 20-25 June seismicity at Turrialba was characterized by low-to-medium amplitude tremor, and a small number of low-amplitude volcano-tectonic and long-period events. Plumes of water vapor and magmatic gases rose as high as 1 km above the crater. The gases were strongly incandescent at night during 22-23 June. Read all

Turrialba volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING EMS

Turrialba volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: EXHALATION AT 16/1220Z

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 14 June-20 June 2017 (Continuing Activity)

OVSICORI-UNA reported that during 14-15 June gas emissions at Turrialba sometimes contained ash and rose no higher than 300 m above the crater. Events at 0620 and 1405 on 16 June generated ash plumes that rose 500 m and drifted NW, and 200 m and drifted S, respectively. Passive ash emissions during 19-20 June rose as high as 1 km and drifted in multiple directions. Read all

Turrialba volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: RPRT OF VA NEAR 1429Z

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 June-13 June 2017 (Continuing Activity)

OVSICORI-UNA reported that tremor amplitude at Turrialba fluctuated from low to medium levels during 7-13 June. Periods of small volcano-tectonic events and many small-amplitude long-period events were also recorded. Plumes of gas and water vapor rose as high as 1 km above the vent and drifted mainly NW, W, and SW. Read all

Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 31 May-6 June 2017 (Continuing Activity)

OVSICORI-UNA reported that volcano-tectonic amplitude at Turrialba fluctuated from low to moderate levels during 30-31 May. Plumes of water vapor, magmatic gases, and material rose no higher than 300 m above the crater rim, sporadically contained ash, and drifted NW. On 3 June at 1930 an event produced an ash plume that rose 300 m and drifted SW. Read all