The residents of some communities of Sabana, San Sebastián and Santo Domingo will be affected by the preventive maintenance work of the network that will be carried out by the National Company of Force and Light (CNFL) from June 19th to 21st. The first power cuts will be made from June 19th from 8:00 am […]
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These volcanoes had not erupted simultaneously in 30 years
Three volcanoes erupting in the same period of time is not surprising, but it is certainly different from the normal volcanic pattern in Costa Rica. In less than a month, Poás, Turrialba and Rincón de la Vieja volcano made eruptions characterized by the output of ash and gases. As impressive as it is, there’s no […]
SINAC assesses management of Conchal Wildlife Refuge
The management of Conchal Mixed Wildlife Refuge in Guanacaste was assessed by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) and received the maximum score. The “Evaluation of Effectiveness of Management of Protected Wild Areas in Costa Rica” is a tool used by SINAC to support the management of Protected Wild Areas and help them achieve […]
Dogs are allies of children’s learning process
In addition to being loyal partners, dogs can become a very positive influence on the education of children. According to research conducted by the University of Fredonia in New York, these animals contribute to improving concentration and predisposition to solve school tasks. The study also indicates that dogs can help children lose the fear to […]
Suspect of storing a ton of cocaine in Osa was finally arrested
Osa’s Prosecutor’s Office succeeded in arresting a man named Araya Salas, who is suspected of possessing and storing cocaine near the Sierpe River in Osa. The arrest took place on Thursday morning, after the prosecution conducted a raid on the site. The suspect is under the orders of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, where the investigative […]
Geologists rule out immediate risk for lahars in Poás
After the flight over Poás Volcano, personnel of the National Seismological Network (RSN) ruled out the early generation of lahars as a result of ash accumulation. Lahars or sediment and water flows that slide from the volcanic slopes are a recurrent focus of concern for emergency authorities due to their possible destructive impacts. The study […]