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The interactive chart above shows continuous soil CO₂ measurements from the VPPC monitoring station at Poás volcano, Costa Rica. This high-frequency data provides crucial insights into volcanic degassing processes and potential changes in volcanic activity.

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Station Information

Location: North-east rim of the summit crater, Poás volcano, Costa Rica Installation Date: November 2023 (AVERT project) Instrumentation:
  • Vaisala CARBOCAP GMP343 probe
  • Equipped with soil probe adapter
  • Infrared light absorption measurement system
  • Temperature and humidity compensation
Data Collection:
  • Continuous CO2 concentration measurements
  • Infrared light absorption by CO2 in soil
  • Temperature-compensated measurements
  • Static compensation for humidity and pressure
Data Access:
  • Soil CO2 data available through AVERT monitoring systems
  • Part of comprehensive volcanic monitoring network
  • Data used for gas emission studies
Co-located instruments:
  • Broadband seismometer
  • 3-component fluxgate magnetometer