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Historical Earthquake Records Associated with Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda

Access a structured collection of historical earthquake records for the region surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This catalogue provides transparent access to USGS-derived seismic data, including magnitude, event date, depth, and calculated distance from park borders, facilitating a clearer understanding of local seismic history within the Albertine Rift geography.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southwestern Uganda along the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The park encompasses approximately 331 square kilometers of ancient montane and lowland forest within the Albertine Rift, one of Africa's most biodiverse regions. Established as a national park in 1991, Bwindi is renowned globally as a critical refuge for the mountain gorilla, hosting roughly half of the world's remaining population of this endangered great ape. The park's rugged terrain, characterized by steep valleys and elevations ranging from 1,190 to 2,607 meters, supports an extraordinary concentration of biodiversity including over 120 mammal species, 350 bird species, and more than 1,000 flowering plant species. Access is only possible on foot, lending the park its characteristic name and ensuring its wilderness character remains largely intact.

Location: Uganda
Park type: National park
Established: 1991
Area: 331 km²
Highest point: 2,607 m

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Review recorded earthquakes around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park rises from 1,190 to 2,607 metres across 331 km² of tropical mountain forest and river valleys in Uganda. The earthquake search organizes nearby records by date, magnitude, depth, place, park distance, and source so the seismic history can be checked without implying that every listed event occurred inside Bwindi, affected its rainforest, or signals current danger.

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park rises from 1,190 to 2,607 metres across 331 km² of Ugandan mountain forest and rivers. The onward links lead to independent park earthquake catalogues and do not establish comparable landscapes, consequences, exposure, or risk.

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National parkDemocratic Republic of the Congo

13 km away#1 closest

West

Virunga National Park: Democratic Republic of the Congo's Premier Protected Landscape

Mapped boundaries and diverse Albertine Rift endemic geography.

Virunga National Park represents a pivotal protected area within the Democratic Republic of the Congo, characterized by an exceptional range of geographic features and vital ecosystems. Its protected landscape includes active volcanoes like Nyiragongo with its lava lake, the towering Rwenzori Mountains, and diverse lowland savannas. This atlas-focused entry highlights the park's unique position in the Albertine Rift, crucial for numerous endemic species and offering significant insight into regional geography and protected land context.

Area: 7,800 km²
Established: 1925
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Virunga National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkKisoro District

About 29 km away#2 closest

South

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park: A Geographic Study of Virunga Mountain Landscapes

Exploring protected boundaries and volcanic terrain in Kisoro District.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park covers an essential range of montane forest and alpine zones across three dormant volcanoes in the Kisoro District of Uganda. This protected area functions as a key element of the broader Virunga mountain ecosystem, providing specialized habitats for endangered primate populations and endemic bird species. The dramatic vertical relief from bamboo forests to summit peaks defines this critical segment of the Albertine Rift conservation network.

Area: 33.9 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Geography and Map

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National parkRwanda

About 44 km away#3 closest

South

Volcanoes National Park: Rwanda's Protected Volcanic Landscape and Regional Geography

Mapped park boundaries and East African geographic context.

Delve into Volcanoes National Park, a crucial protected area within Rwanda's northwest. This page offers detailed insight into its geography, highlighting the volcanic terrain and mapped boundaries that define this important national park. Understand its placement within the Virunga Mountains and its contribution to the natural landscape of East Africa, providing a foundation for atlas-based exploration of protected lands.

Area: 160 km²
Established: 1925
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Volcanoes National Park Protected Area

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National parkWestern Province

About 76 km away#4 closest

South

Gishwati Forest National Park: Discover Rwanda's Protected Landscape Geography

Mapped protected area boundaries and regional natural landscape.

Gishwati Forest National Park offers a focused exploration of a significant protected natural landscape in Rwanda's Western Province. This resource provides detailed geographic context, highlighting the park's mapped boundaries and its role within the country's conservation areas. Understand its terrain and regional landscape importance through an atlas-centric view.

Area: 32.02 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: IV
Relief: Mountain

Gishwati Forest National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkRwanda

About 76 km away#5 closest

South

Gishwati-Mukura National Park: Rwanda's Protected Montane Forest Landscape in the Albertine Rift

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Gishwati-Mukura National Park, located in western Rwanda, is a vital protected area renowned for its montane forest ecosystems. This national park occupies mountainous terrain characteristic of the Albertine Rift, contributing significantly to watershed protection and regional biodiversity. Users can explore its specific geographic context, mapped landscape features, and its role within Rwanda's broader conservation atlas.

Area: 32.02 km²
Established: 2015
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Gishwati-Mukura National Park Map

National parkKagera Region

About 82 km away#6 closest

East

Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park: Tanzania's Tri-Border Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Savanna, riparian habitats, and vital regional geography exploration.

Delve into Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park, a recently established national park in Tanzania's Kagera Region. This protected area is distinguished by its critical location at the tri-border with Uganda and Rwanda, with the Kagera River system defining its unique savanna and riparian landscapes. Understanding its mapped boundaries and ecological context provides essential insight into protected land discovery in northwestern Tanzania and its role within the wider regional atlas.

Area: 200 km²
Established: 2019
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park Protected Area

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National parkUganda

About 90 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Queen Elizabeth National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape in Uganda's Geography

Explore Uganda's National Park map and terrain.

Queen Elizabeth National Park represents a significant protected landscape within Uganda, offering a rich context for geographic exploration. As a national park, its mapped boundaries define a unique area for understanding the region's natural terrain and landscape character. This destination provides structured data essential for atlas-based discovery, allowing users to analyze its geographic positioning and its role within Uganda's conservation areas.

Area: 1,978 km²
Established: 1952
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Queen Elizabeth National Park Atlas

National parkKagera Region

About 105 km away#8 closest

East

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Context in Kagera Region

Explore the mapped boundaries and regional setting of this national park.

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park serves as a vital protected landscape within the Kagera Region of Tanzania. This entry facilitates a geographic discovery of the park, highlighting its mapped outlines and its role as a national park. Users can gain an understanding of its regional landscape context, providing a solid foundation for atlas-based exploration and appreciating the park's protected area status.

Area: 247 km²
Established: 2019
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

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