CNE Calls For Caution Visiting Volcanoes

The Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE) has a preventive green alert and restricted access for the perimeter of the Turrialba National Park due to gas emissions from the Turrialba volcano of the last couple of days.

The gas emissions are causing problems of access and egress to the park and authorities are asking for visitors not to visit, but if they do to use extreme caution. Towering plumes of smoke were notices by residents of the Turrrialba this week, forcing authorities to take action.

The CNE reminds that the Turrialba is an "active" volcano.

Other volcanoes that the CNE is cautioning visitors, though no alert has been issues, is the Rincon de la Vieja, Arenal, Poas and the Irazu.

According to the CNE and eyewitness reports from residents near the Turrialba, the behaviour of the colossus can change at any time and create conditions of danger to visitors.

The OVSICORI and the CNE are monitoring all the volcanoes, especially the Irazu, known as the sleeping giant, closest to the Turrialaba.

The Turrialba volcano is one of the most active in Costa Rica.