Geomorphological Insights on Human-Volcano Interactions and Use of Volcanic Materials in Pre-Hispanic Cultures of Costa Rica through the Holocene

Geomorphological Insights on Human-Volcano Interactions and Use of Volcanic Materials in Pre-Hispanic Cultures of Costa Rica through the Holocene

Critical Zones (CZ) in tropical environments, especially near active volcanoes, are rich in resources such as water, food, and construction materials. In Central America, people have lived near volcanic centers for thousands of years and learned to take advantage of these resources. Understanding ho...

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Main Authors: Paulo Ruiz, Sara Mana, Amalia Gutiérrez, Gerardo Alarcón, José Garro, Gerardo J. Soto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Earth Science
Subjects:
Guayabo
Poás
Turrialba
pre-Hispanic
Critical Zone
land use
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feart.2018.00013/full

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