Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican authorities lifted the alerts for the Poás Volcano eruptions on Wednesday and announced the reopening of the national park, one of the most visited in the country, starting July 30, after four months of closure.
“This decision was made in response to a significant decrease in volcanic activity. According to information from the Technical Advisory Committee on Volcanology and Seismology, made up of various experts, there has been a decrease in seismic activity, the acid lake has recovered, and gas emissions have stabilized,” reported Alejandro Picado, president of the National Emergency Commission (CNE).
Picado explained that the last major eruption was recorded on May 19, but noted that this is an active volcano and that surveillance and prevention measures will be maintained.
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On reopening, to educate visitors about volcanic hazards and protect the safety of visitors, authorities installed informational and preventive signs at the shelters within the park to protect against potential eruptions.
National park officials are working to improve the infrastructure and trails for safe access to the facilities, as well as fine-tuning operational and logistical matters.
The Poás Volcano National Park was closed on March 10 due to increased activity, particularly gas, rock, and ash eruptions that reached over 4,000 meters (4 kilometers) above the crater.
The Poás Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, but its eruptive activity has increased since last March. This colossus is located about 60 kilometers west of the capital, San José, and its crater is 2,708 meters above sea level.
Between 2017 and 2018, the Poás National Park was closed for 16 months due to the constant release of gases and ash, which affected the economy of nearby communities that depend on tourism. There have been closures in subsequent years, but not as extensive.
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