A 2025 satellite photo captures the stark contrast between the barren Poás volcano and the surrounding Costa Rican jungle.

The Turrialba and Poás volcanoes have shown increased activity in recent days, according to the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica (OVSICORI). This weekend, Poás Volcano ...

A few specialist microbes survive conditions analogous to those of Mars’ early history, reports a new publication in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science—and this may be thanks to a broad range of ...

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The four-propeller drone sitting briefly on a rocky and dusty surface in Central America in early March had an impressive diameter of nearly 7 1/2 feet. From afar, however, it appeared as just another ...

McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Volcanic eruptions cannot be predicted with 100 per ...

Centrally located in the province of Alajuela, Poas Volcano National Park is a popular destination for both residents and travelers alike and is a perfect day trip for all members of the family. About ...

The eruption Monday of Poás Volcano in Costa Rica has prompted officials to temporarily close the popular tourist attraction because of a “high probability” of more eruptions. The dawn eruption, ...