Seismic Activity

Costa Rica has a lot of seismic activity because it lies withing two tectonic plates. it is typical for Costa Rica to experience earthquakes almost daily. Some are only a few seconds and can be barely felt while others are stronger and lasting a couple minutes.
Costa Rica tends to experience more seismic activity in subduction zones. Earthquakes in these zones have been measured up to 8.5 in the Richer scale.

HERE is a great site where you can see seismic activity in Costa Rica.

In the past 30 days Costa Rica has had 6 Earquakes ranging from 2.4 to 4.5 on the Ritcher Scale.
In 2012 Costa Rica had its biggest quake in recent years. This quake had a 7.6 magnitude, and an after shock measuring in at 6.6M.

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To prevent catastrophes after an earthquake Costa Rica has building codes,and a minimal use of gas pipes to prevent fires. Costa Rica also has a plan to keep their water supply clean after a natural disaster to prevent the spread of diseases after a catastrophe.


Costa Rica: volcanoes and recent earthquakes - interactive map / VolcanoDiscovery


Sources:
The Land of Costa Rica
Earthquake Track
Volcano Discovery
ECPRA
Costa Rica Guide
Wikipedia

The Caribbean Plate

Costa Rica lies on the Caribbean Plate which predominates the Cocos plate. Because these two plates shift often Costa Rica experiences a lot of seismic activity including some tsunamis. These plates are also the cause for volcanoes.T he Central America Volcanic Arc is formed here. This arc extends from Costa Rica to Guatemala.

The Caribbean Plate is bordered by two major plates, and two minor plates.

Click here to see daily seismic activity in Costa Rica

Sources:

JRSScience

Wikipedia

Resources (Minerals and/or Rocks)

With a name like Costa Rica one would think that this republic would be rich in natural resources, but that is in fact not true. Costa Ricas land and climate are in fact its more richest natural resources. Some minerals are to be found, but there are not many.

1.Bauxite Deposits

Bauxite deposits are found in the General and Coto Brus Valleys.

Bauxite is used in the production of aluminium.

2.Copper

Copper can be found in the Corillera de Talamanca.

3. Manganese (Element)

Manganese is found on or near the Nicoya Peninsula.

4. Gold

Gold, though extemely rare, can be found on the Osa Peninsula and parts of the Pacific slopes.

5.Magnetite 

Magnetite is found scattered throught the beaches of Costa Rica, but particularly in the Souther Caribbean Coast.

Sources:

Britannica Encyclopedia

Geology.com

Wikipedia