Highlight • Monument
Volcanic Gas Monitoring Station
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Parque Nacional Volcán Poás
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Judy ❀
March 5, 2025
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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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