Poás Volcano The Pulsing Heart of Central America Volcanic Zone /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Tassi, Franco (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Vaselli, Orlando (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Mora Amador, Raul Alberto (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Active Volcanoes of the World,
• Subjects: Geology.; Geochemistry.; Natural disasters.; Geophysics.; Mineral resources.; Hydrogeology.; Natural Hazards.; Geophysics/Geodesy.; Mineral Resources.
• Physical Description: XI, 317 p. 137 illus., 110 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319021560
• ISSN: 2195-3589
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-02156-0

This book provides a comprehensive description of the volcanological, petrological and geochemical features of the Poás Volcano (Costa Rica), one of the most active volcanic systems in Central America and part of the Central America Volcanic Arc(CAVA). Poás Volcano hosts a unique sulfur lake, which actually is one of the world's most acidic lakes, and has experienced molten sulfur eruptions. Past investigations, current monitoring activities and planned programs of investigation into lessening of the volcanic hazard are reported here. Specific sections of the monograph will be devoted to the impact of this volcano on the social, agricultural and industrial activities in the area. Legends and popular traditions related to this volcano will be described in the last chapter to round up a complete scientific review on this unique volcanic system.