Costa Rica's massive Turriabla volcano erupted twice, spewing incandescent rocks, ash high into the night sky.
Two major airports were temporarily closed due to the ash. The volcano is located just 35 kilometers from the capital of San Jose.
Volcano Erupts in Costa Rica
IN PICTURES: The Turrialba volcano threw a plume of smoke and ash 4,000 meters into the sky.
Pictures
A man looks on as ash from the Turrialba volcano falls on Costa Rican capital of San Jose.Reuters
A man uses a face mask to avoid breathing ash and noxious gases.EFE
A plume of steam and ash is seen rising from the Turrialba volcano in San Gerardo de Irazu.Reuters
A car covered in ash following multiple eruptions of Turrialba volcano.EFE
The volcano remains in an "active" state after the eruptions.EFE
Ash rises over Turrialba volcano.Reuters
Vegetation is covered in volcanic ash after an eruption of the Turrialba volcano in San Gerardo de Irazu.Reuters
Farmworkers wear masks to protect themselves from ash after the Turrialba volcano eruption.Reuters