Costa Rica: "Green Alert" For Pacific Coast

After receiving information by the Centro de Investigación en Ciencias del Mar y Limnología (CIMAR) de la Universidad de Costa Rica, on the presence of strong waves, the Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE) declared a "green alert" for the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.



The CIMAR says waves can reach 3.4 metres (11 feet) in height.

According to the CIMAR the waves have maximum of 20 to 22 seconds of wave period, which is identified as very strong waves breaking on the beach.

The predicted impact for the strong waves are Caldera (very similar to what happened the week before last), Playa Azul and Corralillo de Tárcoles, Palo Seco and Isla de Damas.

The CNE is calling on swimmers and sailors of small bats to use extreme caution, especially near the mouths of rivers and estuaries.

The green alert activates local emergency committees.