Rincon de la Vieja in eruption

Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica


Latitude:10 49.40
Longitude:85 19.42
Elevation: 1700m

Eruption Updates

Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Reports

A Geological and Pictorial Tour of Rincon de la Vieja, NW Costa Rica

The site includes several pictures and geologic information from Kirt Kempter's research at (and around) the volcano. This well composed resource is divided into 3 main sections:
  1. Pre-Rincon Geology (caldera-related volcanism)
  2. Rincon Geology
  3. Volcanic Hazards
A special emphasis is given to the last major eruptive product involving juvenile magma (dubbed the Rio Blanco tephra).

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