Fumarolic activity in the main crater remained vigorous during August and September. Phreatic events were recorded at 1402 and 1630 on 28 December though weather conditions prevented visual confirmation. During the course of the outburst subsidiary fumarolic activity also became more vigorous; it remained elevated until 18 February. Vigorous convection cells were also observed in the milky-gray lake. New seismic data, but still relatively quiet. Max VEI: 2, 1849 OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 0750 on 13 October an eruption at Rincn de la Vieja produced a plume that rose 500 m above the crater rim and drifted SW. Fumarolic activity inside the crater was visible during 14-15 October. Rincon de la Vieja is a volcano located about an hour away from Liberia in the northern portion of the Guanacaste province. The seismic network recorded the explosion for 11 minutes. Sporadic low-frequency harmonic tremor was detected for periods of up to 2.5 minutes. The signal possibly represented an emission, though it was not confirmed. OVSICORI-UNA reported periodic phreatic explosions at Rincn de la Vieja during 6-12 May. Because the visit occurred during the dry season, most areas encountered were dry. Box 35-2060, San Jos, Costa Rica. Several phreatic events occurred during 27-28 April and generated gas-and-steam emissions that generally rose no higher than 200 m above the crater rim. Volcanic Hazards Map for Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Rain collected at Copelares had a pH of 4.1. | April Phreatic explosions were also detected at 1825 on 19 September and at 0304, 0439, and 0634 on 20 September. Jorge Barquero H., J. Bruce Gemmell, and Jerry Prosser climbed the volcano on November 1982, and Gemmell provided the following report. Description Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a must visit destination in the Guanacaste Province. OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 0849 on 5 July a small phreatic eruption at Rincn de la Vieja ejected material that fell within the crater. Low-frequency harmonic tremor was recorded for 30 minutes, gradually decreasing below detection limits. No visual confirmation. A plume with no ash rose 1 km at 1720 on 27 April. Small phreatic events at 0357, 0521, and 0546 on 11 June produced white steam-and-gas plumes that drifted W. White steam-and-gas plumes from small phreatic events at 1031 and 1039 on 12 June rose as high as 1 km above the crater rim. Near the crater, the smell of sulfur was very strong, making breathing difficult and stinging the eyes. On the morning of 23 September, residents of Dos Rios de Upala (10 km NW) observed light gray ash on the northern edge of the crater from an eruption during the previous night. Neither the increase nor the decrease in seismicity were associated with any other observed changes. OVSICORI-UNA scientists observed the first evidence of a new episode of phreatic explosions during a field visit on 15 February 2016 when they noted deposits about 20 m from the crater rim. Soto, Oficina de Sismologia y Vulcanologia del Arenal y Miravalles: OSIVAM, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), Apartado 10032-1000, San Jos, Costa Rica; Enrique Coen, Departamento de Fisica, University Nacional, Heredia, Costa Rica; Associated Press; Deutsche Presse-Agentur. The most energetic event occurred at 0624 on 3 June and generated a steam-and-gas plume that rose 1.5 km and drifted W. An eruptive event at 0526 on 4 June first generated emissions that rose to 500 m, followed at 0529 by a second plume of steam-and-gas rose to 3.5 km above the crater and drifted N. Steam-and-gas plumes with low ash content were generated from eruptive events during the nights of 4-5 June; the plumes rose 1-1.5 km above the crater and drifted W. At 0259 on 6 June a small phreatic eruption generated a plume that rose to 3 km and drifted NW. Updated 13:15, 29-Jun-2021. Two deep earthquakes were also noted; the first registering M 3.5 at a depth of 11 km and the second M 2.9 at a 25 km depth. A volcano in northwest Costa Rica erupted on Monday, spewing an enormous column of smoke into the air in what could be its biggest outburst in years, authorities said. OVSICORI-UNA reported that phreatic explosions continued at Rincn de la Vieja during 6-13 June, with multiple phreatic events recorded during 6-8 June. During 15-17 February numerous steam plumes rose hundreds of meters above the volcano. Weak ongoing fumarolic activity during 2010 through January 2011. Max VEI: 2 (? 2022: January Las Pailas sector park office to purchase tickets and enter the park To Santa Maria sector: You will need to look for the Santa Maria Ranger Station on Google Maps and Waze. | May The volcanic material caused changes in water quality along the main creeks and major rivers north of the volcano. Expect fuming volcanoes, gushing waterfalls, sky-high ziplines, natural hot springs, and moreall within just a couple of hours of the popular Guanacaste coast. Information Contacts: Gerardo J. Soto, Guillermo E. Alvarado, and Francisco (Chico) Arias, ICE; E. Fernndez, J. Barquero, R. Van der Laat, F. de Obaldia, T. Marino, V. Barboza, and R. Senz, OVSICORI. Observers from nearby communities N of the volcano reported some sediment deposition along the outer N flanks of the main active crater and a white steam plume rising to a considerable height above the crater. An eruptive event at 0804 on 6 June produced a steam plume that rose about 3 km above the summit. The volcano is monitored by the Observatorio Vulcanologico Sismologica de Costa Rica-Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA), and the information below comes from its weekly bulletins between 18 August 2018 and 28 February 2019. Ten eruptions took place in the first 15 hours of activity; only two followed in the subsequent 13 hours. Possible emission record at 0219. Summary of activity at Rincn de la Vieja during March-August 2021 from weekly bulletins. The temperature of the lake was 60 degrees Celsius. During February-15 March both the number of eruptive events and the energy of those events increased significantly; the data suggested that the events were phreatic. Courtesy of OVSICORI. Three of the largest explosions occurred on 9 February, 9 March, and 18 March. OVSICORI-UNA recorded a significant phreatic 10-minute-long explosion that began on 11 June at 0343, but plumes were not visible due to weather conditions. During December 1994, Rincn de la Vieja was seismically active. During February, 2008, 44 low-frequency earthquakes were registered in two groups; the first on 6 and 7 February and the second between 17 and 23 February. Short tremors were frequent toward the end of April, but were only periodic in May and June; tremor almost disappeared in July. Confirmed Eruption Fumarolic activity continued, as evidenced by a strong sulfur odor, eye irritation, and breathing difficulties near the crater. WOVOdat is a database of volcanic unrest; instrumentally and visually recorded changes in seismicity, ground deformation, gas emission, and other parameters from their normal baselines. At 2001 on 16 June and 1729 on 18 June, phreatic explosions that were preceded by LP and "tornillo" type seismic signals were recorded, but otherwise seismic activity was low during the month. Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo ( Private) Explosion at 0447. from. OVSICORI-UNA reported that phreatic explosions continued at Rincn de la Vieja during 24-30 May. Preliminary analysis of ash ejected during March activity suggested the possibility of a magmatic component. Evaporation of the crater lake was noted during fieldwork at the volcano the third week in July. Carr M J, Chesner C A, Gemmell J B, 1986. Barquero, J., and others, 1978-1986, Estado de los Volcanes de Costa Rica (15 annual or semi-annual reports): Boletn de Vulcanologa, nos. Sometimes known as the "Colossus of Guanacaste," it has an estimated volume of 130 km3 and contains at least nine major eruptive centers. OVSICORI-UNA reported that a moderate hydrothermal explosion occurred at 1437 in Rincn de la Vieja's crater lake. OVSICORI-UNA reported that phreatic eruptions occurred a few times at Rincn de la Vieja during 3-9 May. OVSICORI-UNA reported that periodic phreatic explosions at Rincn de la Vieja continued to be recorded by the seismic network and webcams during 20-26 May; most plumes rose no higher than 500 m above the crater rim. Heavy rains washed these materials down river drainages. Courtesy of OVSICORI-UNA. | June Heavy rains washed these materials down river drainages. A maximum of five events was recorded, on 16 March. OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 1213 on 30 January a phreatic eruption at Rincn de la Vieja ejected material onto the N flanks and generated a plume that rose 2 km above the crater rim. Alvarado G, Acevedo A P, Monsalve M L, Espindola J M, Gomez D, Hall M, Naranjo J A, Pulgarin B, Raigosa J, Sigaran C, Van der Laat R, 1999. Reports during 2010 through at least January 2011 described fumarolic activity along the S and SW walls of the crater, with sulfur deposition and moderate gas discharge. Swarm of long-period earthquakes detected. Series of small explosions during 0129-0140. OSIVAM-ICE scientists reported photographic evidence of deposits from a 2 March explosion that covered a wide area on the N flank of the active crater (figure 22). Prior to the eruption, during October, OVSICORI-UNA reported that park rangers who ascended to the main summit saw increased degassing and noted the appearance of fumaroles along cracks at the E and NE crater margins. Parking and 44 Required? The eruption that began on [6] November had ended by 13 November (BGVN 20:11/12), yet somewhat elevated seismicity (4 events/day) prevailed through late November. A small eruption with possible two separate pulses was recorded on 26 March. Field observations of the mudflow deposits were made at several sites (figures 2 and 3; table 1). On 12 September an eruption occurred that was followed by volcanic tremors that continued through 15 September. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Explosions recorded at 1402 and 1630. During fieldwork on 3 March, volcanologists found sediment deposits from the crater lake in an area about 200 m from the active crater, from phreatic activity and possibly strong westward-blowing winds. Rincn de la Vieja National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Rincn de la Vieja), is a National Park in Guanacaste Province of the northwestern part of Costa Rica.. 1. "Rincn de la Vieja is a large composite volcano with a series of collapse craters aligned ENE-WSW. Increase in fumarolic activity within crater. A news article posted by the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR) noted that this explosion generated pyroclastic flows that traveled down the N flank for more than 2 km from the crater. Courtesy of OVSICORI-UNA. The water was a milky gray color and was convecting, partly due to of subaqueous fumaroles. Rincn de la Vieja, a remote volcanic complex in NW Costa Rica with an acid lake, exhibits numerous weak phreatic (hydrothermal) explosions along with associated gas-and steam emissions and an occasional plume (BGVN 46:11). Signal not clear. OVSICORI-UNA reported that eruptions were recorded at Rincn de la Vieja at 2250 on 26 January, at 0716 and 1050 on 27 January, at 1308 on 30 January, and at 0447 on 1 February. The fumarolic activity in the main crater that remained vigorous during August and September, continued in November. OVSICORI-UNA reported periodic hydrothermal explosions at Rincn de la Vieja during 8-14 April. Seismicity remained low until September when several tremor episodes and low-frequency earthquakes occurred. Vigorous convection cells were also observed in the milky-gray lake. On the S and N walls, there were columns of gases that irritated eyes and skin. Rincn de la Vieja is a volcanic complex in Costa Rica with a hot, convecting acid lake that exhibits frequent weak phreatic explosions, gas-and-steam emissions, and occasional elevated sulfur dioxide levels (BGVN 45:10, 46:03, 46:11). The subsequent 150-second signal was interpreted to record strong degassing and the initiation of mudflows. OVSICORI-UNA reported that the seismic station located 1.8 km from Rincn de la Vieja recorded increased activity between late September and early November 2015, which became further evident in February 2016. Explosion at 1343 generated a steam-and-gas plume that rose 200 m above crater rim. At 1127 on 15 May an event was characterized by local residents as a gas-and-steam plume rising 1 km above the crater rim and a gray, sediment-laden plume rising 400 m. Events at 0604, 0644, 0819, and 0825 on 17 May produced steam plumes that rose 500 m above the rim. Previously, hikers could climb to the crater and guides experienced in wildlife, birdwatching, geology and other interests are available. For comparison, the near background levels of seismicity during January 1996 consisted of 8 events/month. Sulfur dioxide emissions were almost as high as 5,000 tonnes per day on 17 May; emissions averaged around 132 tonnes per day during the previous week. There were no further reports of an explosion through the end of December. Carr M J, 1984. Max VEI: 2, 1983 Feb 6 - 1983 Feb 21 During September 2006 through at least May 2007, low-level fumarolic and seismic activity continued at Rincn de la Vieja. During the week of 5-11 March there were 2-4 weak phreatic explosions occurred per day, along with strong tremor on the 10th. The fumarolic activity on the SW wall displayed low levels of gas emission and rich sulfur depositions. The lake was colored gray by the large amount of muddy sediment that it carried in suspension. Information about large Quaternary eruptions (VEI >= 4) is cataloged in the, EarthChem develops and maintains databases, software, and services that support the preservation, discovery, access and analysis of geochemical data, and facilitate their integration with the broad array of other available earth science parameters. Seven low-frequency earthquakes were recorded during February, down from a peak of 30 recorded 8 May 1991, associated with a large phreatic eruption. Res., 71: 109-127. | November In 2014, explosions were reported in September and October. (eds. During the early evening on 25 May an hour-long sequence of more than 70 eruptions and emissions, according to OVSICORI-UNA, produced low gas-and-steam plumes and tephra; at 1738, some ejecta was observed above the crater rim. Thermal activity from crater lake; occasional seismicity. The area around the summit craters was covered with accessory blocks of andesitic lava and tuff breccias, in addition to juvenile andesitic breadcrust bombs, lapilli, and ash from the most recent recorded eruptions in 1966-70. On 13 May OVSICORI-UNA reported that 23 small phreatic explosions at Rincn de la Vieja were recorded during the previous week. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is 34,800 acre (14,084 ha). Residents on the N flank who heard the event on 19 September and saw the explosion at 0634 on 20 September reported that ejecta did not reach beyond the crater. On 16 and 17 February strong degassing was observed. The largest event, recorded at 1020, ejected water and solid material 300 m above the crater rim and a steam plume that rose 1 km. As of September 22, 2011, access to the crater is no longer available due to the eruption of September 16 where volcanic ash and mud rose over 36.5 metres (120ft) from the regular crater lagoon.[8]. At about 500 m above sea level, the Ro Pnjamo and the Quebrada Azufrada left their channels, flooding agricultural land. The number of seismic events increased again during February and March 2016. A small lahar traveled down the N flank of the crater after an explosion on 23 May 2017. Confirmed Eruption A steam-and-gas plume with minor ash content rose 4-5 km above the crater rim. 2-13 and 15-17. Costa Rica, Land of Volcanoes. In addition to previously reported damage, on 8 November lahars shut down some communications systems. Geotherm. We saw several howler, spider, and white faced . It's about two hours inland from popular beach towns like Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo, and even closer to Playa Hermosa (1.5 hours). A seismograph about 5 km SW of the active crater recorded 28 microearthquakes and four high-frequency earthquakes in April (figure 7). A small phreatic event was recorded late in the evening. Explosion at 2227 lasting 1-2 minutes. Low-frequency microseismic activity increased over the last 3 months, with three events in July, five events in August, and 93 events in September. No further reports were made until May 2017. Small explosion at 1437 produced a plume that rose 50 m above crater rim. Rincon de La Vieja National Park Rincon de la Vieja National Park is the ultimate "one-stop shop" for Costa Rica's natural attractions. OVSICORI-UNA reported that seismic data revealed two eruptions on 19 and 20 February from Rincn de la Vieja's active crater. OVSICORI-UNA reported that a small phreatic eruption occurred within and around the hot acidic lake of Rincon de la Vieja at 1400 on 14 April. Readings from a thermometer installed near the hot springs indicated a systematic and substantial increase in water temperature between August and September 2011, consistent with the reports of renewed eruptive activity. Poor visibility prevented visual confirmation of plume details, though the Washington VAAC reported that a thermal anomaly was present in satellite images. A small phreatic eruption at 1753 on 31 May generated a small pyroclastic flow that traveled a short distance from the crater. Occasional weak phreatic explosions continue through February 2019. Res., 20: 231-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/0377-0273(84)90041-6. Confirmed Eruption After reports of strong sulfur odors, geologists visited the summit area on 28-30 August. One event took place each day on 23, 24, and 25 December; these events each had an S -P delay in the range of 1.9 to 2.5 seconds. Seismicity during 17 months through April 1999 (figure 14) showed pronounced peaks at over 100 events/month in one parameter, microseisms, during September- October 1998. Gas plumes, clearly visible from the volcano's N flank, rose up to 100 m above the crater before being blown by the wind. Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report Another explosion on 27 November at 0237 produced a plume of water vapor and gas that rose 600 m above the crater rim and drifted SW. A short 1-minute explosion began at 1054 on 3 December. The seismic receiver (RIN3) sits 5 km SW of the active crater. OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 0542 on 28 June an eruption at Rincn de la Vieja produced a steam-and-ash plume that rose 2 km above the crater rim and ejected material onto the flanks. OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 1237 a seismic signal indicating a phreatic explosion was detected by a station about 5 km S of the volcano. The seismic station 5 km SW of the main crater recorded an hour-long swarm of 10 volcano-tectonic earthquakes (M <1.9) on 26 March. Scientists observed a small eruption from a cell at the center of the lake that rose about 1 m. Streams flowing north from the crater contained deposits up to 15 cm thick of fresh volcaniclastic sediment from the eruptions at least 2 km away. Confirmed Eruption Information Contacts: E. Fernndez, J. Barquero, V. Barboza, and W. Jimenez, OVSICORI. During April small explosions were detected almost daily, some of which generated ash plumes that rose 200-1,000 m above the crater and gas-and-steam emissions that rose 50-1,500 m above the crater. According to news reports (The Costa Rica Star and CRHoy.com) quoting OVSICORI-UNA, an explosion on 22 October at 0640 generated a steam-and-gas plume that rose about 1 km above the crater. No visual confirmation although according to Washington VAAC a possible ash emission was visible in satellite images at 1420 drifting W at an altitude of 2.7 km. The primary information source for this report is weekly bulletin from the Observatorio Vulcanologico Sismologica de Costa Rica-Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA). de Costa Rica. No plumes were visible due to cloud cover or darkness. Activity during 2013. OVSICORI-UNA received reports at 0530 on 26 February 2013 from police in Buenos Aires de Upala of pulsing white plumes rising from the active crater about every four minutes. Residents on the N flank heard the event on 19 September and saw the explosion at 0634 on 20 September. During the week of 18 January OVSICORI changed the Alert Level from 3 to 2 due to the low level of activity. A major explosion occurred on 24 May. OVSICORI-UNA reported that periodic phreatic explosions at Rincn de la Vieja continued to be recorded by the seismic network and webcams during 13-19 May. Degassing continued from the active crater. On 14 April OVSICORI-UNA noted that aerial photographs taken during an overflight showed a milky-gray acid lake at a relatively low water level with convection cells of several tens meters of diameter in the center and Eastern parts of the lake. Barquero-H J, Saenz-R R, 1987. Tremor levels increased at around 0300 on 15 March and stopped around 0100 on 17 March, possibly indicating a small eruption. Rincn de la Vieja volcano and nearby recent earthquakes - interactive Several small events were detected during the morning of 19 April but none produced plumes that rose above the rim. Rio Celeste is one of those 'I can't believe this exists in nature' experiences. The ratio of water vapor to sulfur dioxide was about 300, higher than the 100-200 ratio detected in previous years; degassing of the lake increased in March. The sound wave of the main explosion arrived at the seismometer (6 km SW) 6 seconds after the start of the eruption signal at 1017, and the instrument was saturated for 25 seconds. During 1993 Rincn de la Vieja continued fumarolic venting in Rincn crater. Card 0568 (04 June 1969) No signs of activity observed. The eroded ash washed into a ravine, producing a small mudflow in a NE flank river (Ro Pnjamo), causing the deaths of thousands of fish 7-8 February, possibly because of the acidity of the water. Residents reported hearing a loud explosion and sounds indicating active lahars; lahars in the Penjamo and Azufrado rivers reached residential areas within 50 minutes of the event. The fumaroles on the NE (91C) and SW walls were no longer steaming. A seismic record made by ICE in November suggested seismo-volcanic activity of low frequency and magnitude located at very shallow depths beneath the crater. Nacional, Heredia. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. On 14 August, another weak explosion began at 1828 and lasted three minutes. Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike, Mud Bath and Hot Springs However, as the area is protected within a national park, drilling was limited to test wells until 2001. This was the largest of at least 10 small to moderate phreatic eruptions in October 2015. During the first half of 2017, phreatic explosions at Rincn de la Vieja occurred on 23 May, 11-12 June (however, clouds obscured visible observations), 18 and 23 June, and 5 July (BGVN 42:08). This report covers activity during March-August 2021, and is based primarily on weekly bulletins from the Observatorio Vulcanologico Sismologica de Costa Rica-Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) and satellites. Its name means "The Old Woman's Corner", or "Old Womans Nook" a reference to a local legend about princess Curabanda whose lover Mixcoac, chief of a neighboring enemy tribe, who was thrown into the crater by her father Curabande, when he learned about their affair. According to Mauricio Mora, from the National . Confirmed Eruption Information Contacts: Card 0996 (26 August 1970) Rodrigo Senz R., Seccion Sismologica y Vulcanologia de Industria y Comercio, San Jos, Costa Rica (via San Jos Radio). On 1 October a long-period (LP) signal was recorded with a duration of 180 seconds possibly associated with a moderate exhalation of gas or vapor and a small phreatic eruption in the active crater. Personnel from the Proyecto de Investigaciones Vulcanolgicas climbed the volcano 19 February. During a clear observation period from 0500 to 0800 on 10 September scientists saw a continuous gas-and-steam plume and noted a hydrothermal explosion at 0640. The crater lake was gray, with yellow areas over bubbling points. OVSICORI-UNA scientists visited during 27-29 September 2011 to confirm the eruption and document its effects. Some ashfall over Liberia but most apparently blown to sea by winds. OVSICORI-UNA reported that at 1048 on 9 October a small eruption at Rincn de la Vieja produced a plume that rose 700 m above the crater rim. The most recently active crater (250 m in diameter) is 1 km NW of the main cone. At least two other noteworthy fumaroles, expelling steam and sulfurous gases, sit on the N flank (along the valley called Quebrada Azumicrorada at around 1,200- and 1,300-m elevation). Small phreatic events were recorded at 1904 on 22 April and at 0054 and 0629 on 24 April.
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