Environment

AyA service in metropolitan area with the worst score in study quality ARESEP

Major problems are in breakdowns and liquid waste If it were an exam, Aqueducts and Sewers (AyA) have failed. The quality of service provided by the institution is poor: breakdowns, waste water and low coverage of the sewerage system are the...

Turrialba volcano becomes increasingly dangerous within 2 kilometers, says volcanologist

Risk of falling rocks and hot gases are concentrated in the vicinity of the Colossus The Turrialba volcano becomes increasingly dangerous for the people that live within a radius of two kilometers of the crater or who frequent it,...

Bird Song of Costa Rica

I have to admit, I am a hopeless romantic. I love romance, I love love and even the heartache that sometimes comes with it. It is one of the integral reasons entwined with many of why I left Australia to...

Scientists Warn of the Perils of Sea-level Rise

During the past millennia sea level has never risen nearly as fast as during the last century, says a new study. That same study warns that even if ambitious climate policy follows the 2015 Paris Agreement, sea levels would rise...

San Jose Shakes to 4.7 Earthquake

Initial reports show a 4.7 earthquake rumbling through San Jose tonight at 6:46pm. According to OVSICORI-UNA, the epicenter was located 11.6 km southwest of the Cerro de la Muerte in San Isidro De El General. This is near Los Quetzales...

Ancient Volcanic Explosion Discovered Beneath the Caribbean Sea

Geological deposits beneath the Caribbean Sea help researchers predict future eruptions. The University of Southampton recently published the discovery of large scale volcanic activity off the coast of Guadeloupe. According to sediment cores recovered by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)...

LIVE FEED: Costa Rica’s Turrialba Blows Again

The Turrialba Volcano erupted again at 1:21pm today, December 7, 2015. Just when it looked like she might be done for the year, ol’ Turrialba raised her smoky flag once more for about 10 minutes this afternoon. Mauricio Mora of the...

A Year in Review: Costa Rica Volcanoes

After a huge bang, the lava shoots up to the sky and starts to flow down the hills, burning everything in its way.  This scenario appears to be something out of a scary movie, but here in Costa Rica there...

Turrialba Expected to Erupt Within Hours

Scientists says last night’s seismic activity suggests an eruption is possible either today or tomorrow. At 7:08pm on Tuesday, October 20th, Turrialba began exhibiting signs of activity. This activity remained constant until 2:30am on the 21st — a total of...

How To Cloth Diaper in Costa Rica

With today’s technology, cloth diapers can be found in any color or print, with several mechanical options. Many parents of small children find themselves disgusted with the endless trash that disposable diapers contribute to the land fills. As first time...
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NASA Space Apps Challenge Opens Call in Costa Rica for Beginners with No Prior Tech Experience

Space innovation and global problem-solving are no longer exclusive to software engineers or scientists. The prestigious NASA International Space...