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Arenal Observatory Lodge, was built in 1987 as a research station for scientists from the Smithsonian Institute to study the 4,000-year-old Arenal Volcano. Located in a safe zone at the foot of the volcano, this lodge offers a close and spectacular view of the volcano.
Interesting Facts:
- Students use professional equipment at Arenal Observatory Lodge to measure volcanic activity.
- At the lodge, students visit the museum to learn about reconstruction, species regeneration, and changes in soil chemistry, mineralogy, and other topics being studied by scientists at Arenal.
Did you know?
- In geological terms, this 4,000-year-old volcano is relatively young.
- This lodge is protected from the volcano by a deep gorge of the Agua Caliente River.
Links:
http://www.arenalobservatorylodge.com/EN/home.phtml
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