December began with numerous campaigns against gunpowder. The authorities seek to raise awareness about the figures of burned children and adults and recommendations so that domestic animals are not affected by the excessive use of this explosive material. Unfortunately, the damage caused by fireworks in wildlife is forgotten, especially in birds, one of the most […]
Archives for December 9, 2018
Spectacular lake in Poás crater turns a very peculiar shade of green
The Crater Lake at Poás Volcano changed from its characteristic turquoise color to a very peculiar shade of green. It is the first time scientist have seen this in almost two centuries of observation. The famous lake measures about 340 meters in diameter. According to the National Seismological Network (RSN) the lake has already shown […]
Material from Turrialba Volcano flies 800 meters high
The Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSICORI) reports continuous eruptions from Turrialba Volcano. The ash plume has reached 800 meters high. From 1:00 a.m. on Sunday the movement has been constant, after having a break from 10:30 p.m. on Saturday. Javier Pacheco, volcanologist, reported that the wind is heading northwest. The plume is directed towards the […]
Five minors escaped from juvie
Five young men failed to comply with the measures they had to follow at the Zurquí Youth Training Center in San Luis de Santo Domingo de Heredia. According to a police source, the managers of the juvenile prison didn’t notice their absence the count time. This institution is part of the National Center of Attention […]