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Volcanic Gas Monitoring Station

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Volcanic Gas Monitoring Station

Recommended by 6 hikers out of 7

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parque Nacional Volcán Poás

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    March 5, 2025

    It monitors the concentration of volcanic gas at the overlook. Some volcanic gases are irritants to the respiratory system and can have adverse effects in sensitive people. In some cases, exposure to volcanic gas can provoke total failure of the respiratory system, causing death in extreme cases.

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      Elevation 2,590 m

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      Location: San Juan, Poás, Alajuela, Costa Rica

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