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Barva: eruption history
Elevation2,906 m
TypeComplex
Confirmed eruptions1#7 of 10 in country
Latest eruption6050 BCE
Largest VEI4
Location10.13, -84.10
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6050 BCE | 4 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Poas | 16 km | 63 |
| Irazu | 32 km | 24 |
| Platanar | 34 km | 0 |
| Turrialba | 38 km | 21 |
| Arenal | 75 km | 27 |
| Tenorio | 117 km | 0 |
| Miravalles | 134 km | 2 |
| Rincon de la Vieja | 156 km | 30 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.