What do the colors on the contour map of Volcan Irazu (3432m) 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 Irazu (3432m)?

The contour map of Volcan Irazu (3432m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Volcan Irazu (3432m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Irazu (3432m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,432m. 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 Irazu (3432m)

Volcan Irazu stands at 3432 meters in Costa Rica, North America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Elevation

3432 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

9.979167, -83.851944

Type

volcanic

Elevation Comparison

About This Mountain

Volcan Irazu (3432m) is a volcanic peak in Costa Rica. Grade 1/5: accessible hike. A notable mountain summit offering dramatic scenery and varied climbing terrain for those with alpine experience.

Routes

Normal Route (Volcan Irazu) 1

4.00 km · 1.5h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Volcan Irazu (3432m) shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,432m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Irazu (3432m) shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,432m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.