Park earthquake history

Examine historical seismic events and epicentre data associated with the coastal park landscape

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Catalogue for Cape Upstart National Park in Queensland

Review this structured collection of recorded earthquake events occurring in proximity to Cape Upstart National Park. The catalogue presents historical data including magnitude, focal depth, and epicentre distance relative to the park boundaries. This resource provides a clear view of regional seismic activity without implying specific causation or future hazard potential.

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Coastal Queensland park with dramatic headland and deep Indigenous heritage

Cape Upstart National Park

Cape Upstart National Park is a protected coastal area in the Whitsunday Region of North Queensland, Australia, situated approximately 1,016 kilometers northwest of Brisbane. The park encompasses around 85 square kilometers of terrain centered around the prominent Cape Upstart headland, which rises sharply from the Coral Sea along the Queensland coast. The landscape is characterized by rugged sandstone ridges, coastal dunes, and island formations that create a distinctive seascape along this stretch of the tropical north Queensland coast. The park holds IUCN Category II designation, reflecting its national significance as a conservation area that protects both natural and cultural values. Beyond its ecological importance, Cape Upstart carries profound cultural significance as the traditional Country of the Juru Clan of the Birri-Gubba Tribal Group, whose connection to this landscape spans thousands of years.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1969
Area: 84.8 km²

Cape Upstart National Park protected area

Relate regional epicentres to the Coral Sea headland

Recorded earthquakes around Cape Upstart National Park

Earthquake reports linked with Cape Upstart National Park are organised by epicentre location and calculated distance from its prominent coastal headland, rather than treated as events inside the park. The catalogue exposes when and where reports were recorded alongside magnitude, depth, separation, and source evidence for a restrained geographic reading.

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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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Park atlas

Move beyond an 84.8 km² lowland coast of beach and dunes

Explore another protected place after Cape Upstart’s earthquake section

After Cape Upstart National Park’s earthquake records, the atlas offers a different protected-place page; Cape Upstart covers 84.8 km² and is recorded as a terrestrial lowland park with coast, beach and dunes; those facts stay with the source page. The onward link does not imply matching designation, terrain, location, geology, seismic history, environmental effects, current danger or risk.

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Marine protected areaQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: Atlas and Geographic Context for Queensland Protected Waters

Exploring the reef system and marine conservation zones in northeastern Australia

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park stands as an internationally significant marine protected area. By spanning a massive stretch of the Queensland coast, this protected landscape provides a critical framework for marine governance and reef conservation. Users can examine the unique zoning and distribution of coral reef habitats that define this extensive tropical ecosystem.

Area: 343,966 km²
Established: 1975
Climate: Tropical
Scope: Marine

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Atlas

National parkQueensland

32 km away#2 closest

South

Mount Aberdeen National Park: A Queensland National Park with Unique Cloud Forest and Granite Peaks

Explore mapped terrain and protected landscape context in North Queensland.

Mount Aberdeen National Park represents a significant protected landscape in Queensland, defined by its striking granite peaks and an ecologically vital tropical cloud forest. This national park covers 29.10 square kilometers, showcasing unique flora such as hoop pine forests and rare red gum-snow grass communities. Its geographical position and unusual highland environment create a distinctive natural asset within the broader regional geography, offering valuable insights into Australia's protected area network and diverse ecosystems.

Area: 29.1 km²
Established: 1967
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Mount Aberdeen National Park Protected Area

National parkQueensland

42 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Bowling Green Bay National Park: Queensland National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped geographic context and protected area information for Queensland.

Bowling Green Bay National Park represents a distinct national park entity within the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. This page provides essential geographic context, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its identity as a protected landscape. Understand its regional setting and contribute to a structured atlas of Australia's natural and protected areas through detailed park geography.

Area: 554 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Bowling Green Bay National Park Queensland Atlas

National parkQueensland

48 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Gloucester Island National Park: A National Park within Queensland's Diverse Geography

Mapped protected area and natural landscape context.

Gloucester Island National Park represents a distinct protected landscape in Queensland, Australia. This entry focuses on its identity as a national park, providing atlas-level detail on its geographic scope and mapped boundaries. Understand how this protected area fits within the broader natural terrain and regional geography of northeastern Australia, offering a unique lens for map-based exploration and discovery.

Area: 29.6 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Gloucester Island National Park Atlas Entry

National parkQueensland

49 km away#5 closest

East

Holbourne Island National Park: Queensland Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary and Maritime Atlas Entry

Explore the mapped geography and protected landscape of this small island national park.

Holbourne Island National Park, situated off the Queensland coast, serves as a vital protected area focused on coastal wildlife conservation. This 34-hectare national park is recognized for its importance as a natural bird sanctuary and a critical nesting ground for sea turtles, offering a focused point of discovery for marine ecosystem protection. Its landscape, characterized by coastal vegetation and rock formations, also holds a unique maritime history, notably tied to the SS Gothenburg shipwreck, making it a compelling destination for understanding Australia's island protected areas and their regional geographic context within the Coral Sea.

Area: 0.34 km²
Established: 1982
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Holbourne Island National Park Protected Landscape

National parkQueensland

69 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Dryander National Park: Queensland's Protected Landscape and Geographic Identity

Mapped boundaries and natural terrain context in Queensland.

Delve into the protected landscape of Dryander National Park, a significant national park located in Queensland, Australia. This entry provides essential geographic context, detailing the park's boundaries and its representation within the broader regional atlas of protected areas. Understand its role as a mapped natural landscape contributing to the unique geography of Queensland, ideal for detailed exploration without travel logistics.

Area: 118.82 km²
Established: 1938
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Dryander National Park Atlas

National parkQueensland

86 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Conway National Park: Queensland National Park Geographic Exploration and Protected Landscape

Mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain of this Australian national park.

Delve into Conway National Park, a key protected area situated in Queensland, Australia. This national park offers rich geographic discovery, allowing for detailed exploration of its mapped landscape and protected boundaries. Understand its role within the broader atlas of Australian natural regions, appreciating its specific landscape characteristics and its contribution to the regional geography of northeastern Australia.

Area: 225 km²
Established: 1938
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Conway National Park National Park Details

National parkQueensland

103 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Molle Islands National Park: Queensland National Park Atlas and Protected Landscape Identity

Mapped boundaries and regional geographic context within northeastern Australia.

Molle Islands National Park is a designated national park located in Queensland, Australia. This dedicated atlas entry provides an understanding of its protected landscape character, focusing on its mapped geographic boundaries and its position within the regional context of northeastern Australia. Explore how this protected area contributes to the broader understanding of Queensland's natural geography and conservation lands.

Area: 18 km²
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical
Access: Moderate access

Molle Islands National Park Protected Area

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Continue Exploring Cape Upstart National Park's Geographic and Cultural Landscape

Deepen your understanding of Cape Upstart National Park by exploring its specific geographic context and the rich layers of Indigenous heritage that define this protected coastal territory. Examine its role within Queensland's atlas of natural and cultural sites, and discover how its unique mapped terrain contributes to the broader understanding of protected landscapes. This park offers a compelling case study in the interconnectedness of geology, ecology, and human history, providing valuable insight for anyone charting protected areas.

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