Park earthquake history

A historical record of seismic events mapped by distance to the Atlantic Islands of Galicia archipelago

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History for Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

This historical catalogue documents seismic events that have occurred within the proximity of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. Browse individual earthquake records including event dates, magnitudes, and epicentre depths relative to the park boundaries. Data is organized to provide clear context on the seismic history of this coastal region, showing how documented events correlate spatially with the four distinct island groups.

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Spain's coastal archipelago park protecting Atlantic islands, marine ecosystems, and European shag colonies

Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

The Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park is the only national park in the province of Pontevedra and the thirteenth established in Spain. Located in the autonomous community of Galicia along the country's northwestern Atlantic coast, the park encompasses four distinct archipelagos—Cíes, Ons, Sálvora, and Cortegada—distributed across the Rías Baixas estuarine system. The park protects a combined terrestrial and marine area of approximately 8,480 hectares, making it a unique sea-land protected area where oceanic and island ecosystems interlock. Established on July 1, 2002, the park was later designated as a Ramsar Wetland site in 2021, recognizing its international importance as a coastal and marine protected area. The islands support remarkable biodiversity, including one of Europe's largest bay laurel forests on Cortegada, significant seabird colonies, and over twenty-seven species of cetaceans in surrounding waters.

Location: Spain
Park type: National park
Established: 2002
Area: 84.8 km²
Highest point: 197 m

Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park Atlas

Examine regional seismic history, epicentre distances, and depth data along the Galician coastline

Historical Earthquake Records and Epicentres Near Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park

A structured historical catalog provides details on seismic activity recorded within a calculated radius of Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. Each factual entry details the date, magnitude, depth, and reported location of the event, alongside the spatial distance to the park and primary source data.

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This page describes catalogued earthquakes associated with the park by epicentre location and distance. It does not establish causation, assess current danger, or predict future earthquakes.

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Transition from Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park to browse other exceptional natural sanctuaries and mapped reserves across the globe. Broaden your park discovery by tracing regional conservation landscapes, comparing boundary maps, and exploring diverse wilderness terrains worldwide.

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Peneda-Gerês National Park: A Distinct Protected Landscape in Northern Portugal

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Peneda-Gerês National Park represents a cornerstone of protected landscapes in Portugal, celebrated for its rugged granite mountains and deep glacial valleys sculpted over millennia. This national park showcases a rare ecological transition zone with unique endemic species and features dramatic waterfalls and pristine river systems. The park's rich cultural tapestry, interwoven with its natural environment, offers a compelling subject for atlas-based geographic discovery and landscape exploration.

Area: 695.93 km²
Established: 1971
IUCN: II
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Peneda-Gerês National Park Protected Landscape

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Northern Littoral Natural Park Protected Landscape: Geographic Discovery and Atlas Context

Mapped protected areas and regional landscape discovery near Esposende.

Uncover the geographic identity of Northern Littoral Natural Park, a key protected landscape situated near Esposende. This MoriAtlas entry focuses on its mapped boundaries and regional significance, providing a factual basis for understanding its role within Portugal's network of protected areas. Explore the park's natural terrain and its context within the broader geography of the Norte region for comprehensive atlas-based discovery.

Area: 87.62 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: V
Relief: Lowland

Northern Littoral Natural Park Protected Landscape

Biosphere reserveGalicia

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Reserva de la biosfera de las Mariñas Coruñesas y Tierras del Mandeo: Regional Geography and Maps

A diverse protected area across Galicia, Spain

This biosphere reserve serves as a vital ecological refuge along the Cantabrian-Atlantic coast. The protected area features a unique mosaic of marine and terrestrial habitats, ranging from rocky coastal cliffs and sandy estuaries to dense Atlantic forest fragments and the mountainous interior of the Sierra de la Cova da Serpe.

Area: 1,139.7 km²
Established: 2013
Relief: Mixed relief
Climate: Temperate

Reserva de la biosfera de las Mariñas Coruñesas y Tierras del Mandeo Atlas

Biosphere reserveGalicia

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Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve: Mapping the Protected Landscapes of Inland Galicia

Exploring the river basins, granitic massifs, and ecological frontiers

The Área de Allariz biosphere reserve serves as a vital transition zone in northwestern Spain, characterized by its flat-floored tectonic basin, the River Limia, and varied highland terrain. This protected area offers an instructive look at the integration of traditional rural land management with large-scale ecological recovery and conservation across its core, buffer, and transition zones.

Area: 214.82 km²
Established: 2005
Relief: Mixed relief
Scope: Terrestrial

Área de Allariz Protected Area

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Extensive riverine forests and wetland networks in northwestern Spain

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Area: 3,636.69 km²
Established: 2002
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial

Reserva de la biosfera de las Tierras del Miño Map

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Alvão Natural Park Protected Area: Atlas Exploration of Northern Portugal's Mountain Geography

Discover dramatic landscapes and mapped terrain.

Alvão Natural Park is a protected area in northern Portugal distinguished by its stark geological contrasts: upper granite plateaus and steep schist lowlands. This unique geography supports diverse ecosystems and features the impressive Fisgas de Ermelo waterfall. Explore the park's mapped boundaries and its role as a significant protected landscape within the region, offering rich context for any geographic exploration.

Area: 72.03 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: V
Visitors: 29.6K annual

Alvão Natural Park Protected Area

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Reserva de la Biosfera de Los Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerreá Protected Area Map

Mountainous terrain and river valley geography in Lugo, Spain

This protected area covers the dramatic Sierra de Ancares, featuring steep mountain slopes and deep river valleys that define the geography of Galicia. The reserve spans a significant vertical relief, providing essential habitats for brown bears and capercaillie while preserving traditional rural mountain land use systems and ancient forest ecosystems.

Area: 536.64 km²
Established: 2006
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Temperate

Reserva de la Biosfera de Los Ancares Lucenses Map

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Protected landscapeBragança District

142 km away#8 closest

East

Montesinho Natural Park: Protected Landscape in Bragança District, Portugal

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Montesinho Natural Park is designated as a protected landscape in northeastern Portugal, located within the administrative region of Bragança District. This page serves as an entry point to understanding the park's protected area characteristics, its mapped geographic footprint, and its role in the broader natural landscape of the Trás-os-Montes region. Discover the atlas value of this significant protected territory and its relation to surrounding geography.

Area: 742.25 km²
Established: 1979
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Montesinho Natural Park Protected Landscape

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