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 Poas位于Costa Rica，海拔2708米, North America. 该山峰被归类为volcanic。

海拔

2708 m

相对高度

— m

坐标

10.200000, -84.233056

类型

volcanic

海拔对比

关于这座山

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.

路线

Normal Route (Volcan Poas) 1

4.00 km · 1.5h

季节山况

地形分析

等高线地图

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).

海拔剖面

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.