Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) operates a seismographic telemetered network which consists of 25 stations covering all the country and transmitting continuously to the headquarters at Heredia. The main purpose of the network is to study the seismotectonic setting and to monitor seismic activity associated with volcanoes. Five of these stations are located close to active volcanoes : Rincon de la Vieja, Arenal, Poás, Irazú and Turrialba. Additionally thirteen portable seismographs are ready for impending situations of local microseismicity or volcano activity. Photo of Arenal by Scott Rowland
For details about equipment deployed at specific volcanoes visit the WOVO Directory.
Contact information:
Observatorio Vulcanologico y Sismologico de Costa Rica Universidad Nacional (OVSICORI-UNA) P.O. Box 86-3000 Heredia Costa Rica Telephone: (506) 374570 (506) 376363 ext. 2306 or 2304 Telefax: (506) 380086 Director: Dr. Eduardo Malavassi
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