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.
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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.
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