Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is partially covered by cloud shadows, highlighting its barren upper cone and vegetated lower slopes.
Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is partially covered by cloud shadows, highlighting its barren upper cone and vegetated lower slopes.

Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is shown with cloud shadows crossing its slopes. This stratovolcano was highly active until 2011, with its last major eruption in 1968. The fertile volcanic soil supports lush vegetation on its lower slopes, contrasting with the barren upper cone.

Photo taken in February 2019.

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