What do the colors on the contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Volcan Poas (2708m)?

The contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Volcan Poas (2708m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Poas (2708m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,708m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Volcan Poas (2708m)

Volcan Poas은(는) Costa Rica에 위치하며 해발 2708 m입니다, North America. 이 봉우리는 volcanic으로 분류됩니다.

해발 고도

2708 m

독립 높이

— m

좌표

10.200000, -84.233056

유형

volcanic

해발 고도 비교

이 산에 대하여

Volcan Poas (2708m) is a volcanic peak in Costa Rica. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A well-regarded peak in its region, offering accessible terrain and panoramic views for fit hikers.

등산로

Normal Route (Volcan Poas) 1

4.00 km · 1.5h

계절별 등반 조건

지형 분석

등고선 지도

The topographic contour map of Volcan Poas (2708m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,708m summit).

고도 프로필

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Poas (2708m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,708m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.