After several days of little activity, Turrialba’s ash eruptions resumed reaching almost a thousand meters high. Eliécer Duarte, expert from the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) said that on Tuesday they visited the areas surrounding the volcano to document the activity. In the afternoon the plume was more vigorous, directed mainly towards […]
Archives for December 7, 2016
The batteries you buy this Christmas will bring smiles to the deaf
More than 70 thousand people live in Costa Rica with partial or total deafness, but it is estimated that 86% of them speak perfectly, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Census. (INEC). They need the support of hearing aids. Therefore, a campaign aims to give them a very Merry Christmas this year. The […]
75 years ago an earthquake destroyed dozens of houses in Bagaces
A 6.0-degree earthquake was enough to knock down dozens of houses in Bagaces, Guanacaste, exactly 75 years ago. On Tuesday, the National Seismological Network (RSN) commemorated the anniversary of that seismic event. The quake was reported on Saturday December 6th, 1941 at 7:25 p.m. The scientific institution explained in its section of historical earthquakes that […]
Turrialba Volcano erupts after 3 weeks of peace
On Tuesday morning, at 11:30 a.m., Turrialba Volcano erupted again. After three weeks of peace and quiet, the volcano expelled ash and gases at a height of 400 meters above the height of the crater. The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI) indicates that the winds blowed westward and that did not receive […]
President takes food to indigenous areas
As part of the tour on the areas affected by Hurricane Otto, president Solís visited the indigenous area of Alto Carona, in the South Zone of the country. The President brought food, water and toiletries to the inhabitants of this region, as a first aid measure. They met with community leaders to clarify the needs […]
Legislator Patricia Mora waives immunity to face lawsuit
Legislator from Frente Amplio, Patricia Mora, formalized a waiver of immunity, to face a lawsuit for alleged libel and defamation filed against the businessman Óscar Echeverria Heigold. The legislator addressed a note to the President of the Legislative Assembly, Antonio Álvarez, in which she formally communicated her decision. In accordance with Article 110 of the […]