Volcan Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica
- Latitude:10 49.40
- Longitude:85 19.42
- Elevation: 1700m
Eruption Updates
Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Reports
- Informational Contacts
- Global Volcanism Network Bulletin v. 20, no. 1, January 1995 Ongoing low-frequency seismic signals and fumarolic venting
- Global Volcanism Network Bulletin v. 20, no. 4, April 1995 Description of the crater lake and fumaroles
- Global Volcanism Network Bulletin v. 20, no. 9, September 1995 Seismic activity continues at a rate of tens of events per month
- Global Volcanism Network Bulletin v. 20, no. 10, October 1995 New eruption; lahars damage a bridge and lead to evacuations
- Global Volcanism Network Bulletin v. 20, no. 11/12, November/December 1995 Additional details about the 6-10 November eruption
- The site includes several pictures and geologic information from Kirt Kempter's research at (and around) the volcano. This well composed resource is divided into 3 main sections:
- Pre-Rincon Geology (caldera-related volcanism)
- Rincon Geology
- Volcanic Hazards
- A special emphasis is given to the last major eruptive product involving juvenile magma (dubbed the Rio Blanco tephra).