Turrialba Volcano: Yellow Alert

Today, Costa Rica is in Yellow Alert for the imminent danger of Turrialba Volcano. The Volcano used to be dormant for more than 150 years until in the year 2007 it began some volcanic activity again. Now, in the first days of the year 2010, Turrialba Volcano has become the most active and dangerous volcano of the country, place that used to have Arenal Volcano in earlier days. Yesterday, Turrialba Volcano began some eruptions of ashes that combined with the rain were very impressive. Many people move to some safe places while the government and specialists check the status of the volcano. Although there has been great activity and earthquakes, specialist say that it does not seem to be in the verge of a magma eruption. However, only time will say.

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