Mass Wasting

Mass wasting: sometimes called mass movement or slope movement, is defined as the large movement of rock, soil, and debris downward due to the force of gravity. In other words, the earth's outer crust is being 'wasted' away on a 'massive' scale and falling to lower elevations.

After a survey was taken throughout Costa Rica, it was determined that there are about 1,400 locations in Costa Rica that are prone to landslides. San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is a prominent location for landslides to occur. In 2010, there were 27 deaths due to landslides, in Costa Rica, 23 of these deaths happened in the capital, San Jose. 

There is no warning system in place, to help the people of Costa Rica determine if a possible landslide may occur in the area around them. It is important that citizens are aware of the potential of a landslide happening in their neighborhood, by watching how much rain falls in their area. It is also important to see if you are in an area that is known for having landslides in the past. 

Resources:
https://study.com/academy/lesson/mass-wasting-definition-types-causes-processes.html
https://www.welovecostarica.com/costa-rica-landslides-watch-out/
https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-natural-dangers

Volcanoes

Due to Costa Rica's close proximity to a tectonic plate boundary, the county has several major volcanoes that have formed throughout the country. Costa Rica is home to six active volcanoes, as well as sixty-one dormant or extict volcanoes. Costa Rica's volcano, Arenal, is one the most notible volcaones of the country. Arenal was one of the most active, in the country, until it entered a resting phase in 2010. The Poas volcano remains one of the most active volcano, but it was not had a major eruption since 1910. These volcaones and many others located in Costa Rica, have become major tourist attractions in Costa Rica. 

To keep citizens safe from a possible volcanic eruption, Costa Rica may shut down a national park where a volcano is located. In May of 2018, the Poas Volcano Natioanal Park was closed due to safety reasons, and this has also happened at the Turrialba National Park as well. Costa Rica does not use an early warning system, when it comes to possible eruptions of these volcanoes. It seems like the  only safety measure they take is to shut down the park and to try and keep as many people as possible away from the danger. 

References

https://www.arenal.net/volcanoes-costa-rica

https://news.co.cr/tourists-and-businesses-impatient-for-poas-volcano-national-park-in-costa-rica-to-reopen/73127/