Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica): new ash emissions
Wed, 7 Dec 2016, 11:51 | BY: T
Ash emission from Turrialba yesterday (image: OVSICORI-UNA / facebook)
According to OVSICORI-UNA, the new phase of eruptive activity began at 7 am local time and was accompanied by a weak tremor signal, which increased from 11:30 am to fluctuating medium to high levels.
The observed ash emissions have been weak and produced a plume that did not exceed 500 m. Easterly winds have been carrying the ashes into nearby areas west and northwest of the volcano
Ash fall was reported from downtown San Jose, Tibás, Guadalupe, Coronado, Montes de Oca, San Francisco de Dos Ríos, and Cartago. Reports of sulfur odor were received from San José (Tibás), Guadalupe, Curridabat, Coronado, and Alajuelita.
- All news about: Turrialba volcano
- Information about: Turrialba volcano
Previous news
Wed, 7 Dec 2016, 06:00
Turrialba volcano (Costa Rica) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 7 December-13 December 2016 (Continuing Activity)
OVSICORI-UNA reported that after three days of continuous ash emissions at Turrialba activity decreased during the morning of 8 December. Weak and sporadic emissions rising no higher than 200 m above the vent were observed in the afternoon. Events at 0919 and 0934 on 9 December produced ash plumes that rose 500 m and drifted NW. ... Read all
Show more
