Costa Rica Risks Losing Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Network

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Costa Rica is at risk of losing its earthquake and volcano monitoring capabilities unless it secures ongoing funding for its scientific networks. Concerns are raised regarding the nation's ability to provide early warnings for natural disasters.

Costa Rica could gradually lose part of its ability to monitor earthquakes, track volcanic activity, and issue early warnings if the country does not restore permanent funding for its scientific monitoring networks, the Volcanological and Seismological Observatory of Costa Rica has warned. OVSICORI Director Esteban Chávez said the country’s seismic and volcanic monitoring system has […] The post Costa Rica Risks Losing Earthquake and Volcano Monitoring Network appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

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