Natural Disasters In Costa Rica 2012

This list contains all major natural disasters in Costa Rica in 2012 with detail report.

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August 2012 

• August 7: M 4.6 moderate deep earthquake in Costa Rica
  Tremors were felt by the people of Quesada, Naranjo, San Ramon, Alajuela, Cartago, Escazú, Heredia, Jacó, Quepos, Quesada, San Isidro (San Isidro de El General), San José, San Pedro and Santa Ana.
• August 6: High Tide in Caldera, Costa Rica
  Around 250 people evacuated after high tide in Puntarenas.

July 2012

• July 31: Flash floods in Costa Rica
  One killed and four other reported to be missing in a flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in central and eastern Costa Rica.

April 2012

• April 13:Costa Rica/Turrialba recent volcanic activity
  Activity recorded at Turrialba volcano with production of gas fumes.

March 2012

• March 02: Costa Rica/Rincón de la Vieja Recent Volcanic Activity
  IG reported moderate activity at Tungurahua during 22-28 February. Steam plumes with some ash content rose to altitudes of 1-2 km (3,300-6,500 ft) a.s.l. and drifted W during 22-24 February

February 2012

• February 23: Costa Rica/Turrialba Recent Volcanic Activity
  OVSICORI-UNA reported that while conducting field work at Turrialba during 2-3 February, scientists observed incandescence with temperatures between 600-700 degrees Celsius from the three main vents of the W crater
• February13: Strong Shallow Earthquake In Costa Rica
  M 5.8 strong shallow earthquake in Costa Rica (@ 28 km depth) with epicenter located just 25 km S Quepos.