Volcan Arenal by junge1

Photography • Landscape • posted on Jul 15, 2008

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Volcan Arenal (1633m) is the centerpiece of the Parque Nacional Volcan Arenal created in 1995 and is located at the eastern end of the Laguna de Arenal. Volcan Arenal is Costa Rica's most active volcano and is often mentioned as the second most active volcano in the world, after Kilauea. 'Arenal was temporarily dormant from about 1500AD until July 20, 1968, when huge explosions triggered lava flows that destroyed two villages and killed about 80 people and 45,000 head of cattle. Despite this massive eruption, the volcano retained its almost perfect shape. (Lonely Planet, Costa Rica, 2000). The volcano is continuously active, with occassional quiet periods of a few weeks. But generally, Arenal produces ash columns, massive explosions, and glowing red lava flows almost daily since 1968. This picture was taken on 5 December 2004. Thank you for viewing and commenting on my recent uploads, and a special 'Thank you' to those that may have added some of them to their favorites, Sig....

Comments (44)

bebert

2:00PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

splendid shot !!!

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flora-crassella

2:00PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

...ein Traum von Foto! Soooo schön!!!! Einfach wunderbar!!!!!!!!

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kenwas

2:02PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Such a vast landscape in this shot! Excellent!

thevolunteer

2:06PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Wow, full size is awesome. I am always amazed at these volcano. Wondering when and if they decide to errupt. Fantastic shot Sig. Aloha

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Coppens

2:07PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Fantastic shot!

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necrophage

2:09PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Great shot!

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timtripp

2:13PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

spectacular image sig!

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annie5

2:15PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Your photos are always awesome Sig! I never saw a volcan in person..lucky Magnific capture..thanks for sharing :)

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lorandbartho

2:21PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Fantastic view, nice photo!

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Meisiekind

2:24PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

What a stunning image Sig!!! Wow - just perfect. However - give me an elephant with an attitude anytime - not an active volcano!!! :)

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durleybeachbum

2:25PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Wonderful pic!

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fredster66

2:26PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

A very impressive image!

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tallpindo

2:27PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

It sure shows that jungle and fire make a great combination.

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tennesseecowgirl

2:32PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Great image!~

wingnut55

3:03PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

a very fine shot.

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rawdodb

3:15PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

Beautiful shot!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent!!!

MrsLubner

3:17PM | Tue, 15 July 2008

And yet, you hear and see so little about it next to Kilauea. Its a beautiful shape and you got a great moment there with the activity as it is. The green rolling hills leading to it are really a fabulous complement to it.

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