Turrialba Volcano eruption in Costa Rica: Photos from the web
On Wednesday night a massive phreatic eruption spewed ash, rocks and possibly magma from the Turrialba Volcano, located 60 kilometers northeast of Costa Rica’s capital, San José. Here are some of the most incredible photos from around the web.


Ash collected from a farm in Turrialba.

A cow in Turrialba covered in ash.

A car in San Pedro de Coranado covered in ash.

Ash rained down in Turrialba.

Vulcanologists take temperature readings of the volcano.


A flower covered in ash in San Pablo de Oreamuno.


Ash falling over farm animals and crops is one of the main effects of the recent activity of the Turrialba Volcano.
Got volcano photos to share from Turrialba? Send them to afont@ticotimes.net.
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