- Between late February and March, Poás Volcano, located in Alajuela province, 45 km northwest of San José, increased its activity, characterised by eruptions and gas emissions.
- According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), as of March 25, the volcano has maintained a continuous eruption with small but frequent pulses. Moreover, strong odours and, in some cases, ash fall have been reported across several surrounding communities, affecting 460,000 people.
- The Civil Protection of Costa Rica has issued a yellow warning, placing the cantons of Alajuela, Poás, Grecia, Sarchí, Naranjo, Zarcero and Río Cuarto under alert.
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