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A chronological record of seismic events identified by distance from park coordinates

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History Near Glenrock State Conservation Area

This catalog presents documented seismic events that have occurred in the geographic vicinity of Glenrock State Conservation Area in New South Wales. The collection includes event data such as recorded dates, magnitudes, depths, and relative epicentre distances calculated for the park boundaries based on historical geological archives. Accessing these records provides a transparent look at regional seismic history without assessing current site hazards or predicting future activity.

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A coastal remnant bush reserve near Newcastle, combining Permian geology, littoral rainforest, and industrial heritage.

Glenrock State Conservation Area

Glenrock State Conservation Area is a protected coastal reserve located on the east coast of Australia, about eight kilometres south of Newcastle's central business district in New South Wales. Covering roughly 534 hectares between the suburbs of Merewether and Dudley, the park stretches from suburban Newcastle to the Tasman Sea shoreline and spans both the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie local government areas. The park is widely recognized for its unusually high diversity of remnant vegetation, including nationally and state-significant plant communities growing on ancient Permian geology. It also carries a layered cultural identity, sitting within Awabakal Country and preserving extensive Aboriginal heritage sites alongside relics of some of colonial Australia's earliest mining and rail infrastructure. Today Glenrock is used as a research, education, and recreation hub, hosting walking and mountain biking tracks, the Great North Walk, a Scout camp, hang gliding sites, and beach access at Burwood Beach. Its blend of natural and cultural values, combined with its urban-adjacent location, makes it a significant green refuge for the lower Hunter region.

Location: Australia
Park type: State or regional park
Established: 1974
Area: 5.3 km²

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Glenrock State Conservation Area’s earthquake catalogue measures the distance from reported epicentres to its New South Wales coastal reserve, without asserting occurrence inside the site. Time, magnitude, depth, locality, separation, and source data create historical context without alleging coastal or conservation-area effects, declaring geological causation, stating current threat, or forecasting activity.

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Leave Glenrock State Conservation Area’s earthquake records for other protected destinations presented through their own pages. These routes do not equate the onward places’ geology or management with Glenrock’s Newcastle coast, littoral rainforest, and industrial heritage, or imply matching conservation status, seismic evidence, proximity, current hazard, or risk.

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Blackbutt Reserve: Protected Eucalyptus Woodland and Urban Nature Reserve in Newcastle

Geography and landscape mapping of a New South Wales nature reserve

Blackbutt Reserve stands as a notable 182-hectare nature reserve within Newcastle, New South Wales, protecting a diverse stretch of undulating eucalyptus forest. This protected area serves as an essential green space, offering a unique look at local topography and regenerating woodland ecosystems preserved through decades of community effort.

Area: 1.82 km²
Established: 1938
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate

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Protected areaNew South Wales

9.4 km away#2 closest

Southwest

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area: Geography and Protected Landscape Map Details

Coastal lagoon bushland across six protected foreshore sections

Situated along the saltwater shores of a major coastal lagoon in New South Wales, this protected area features a distinctive fragmented design. The reserve safeguards rare coastal forest and wetland vegetation, providing a vital snapshot of the region's original shoreline ecosystem. Through its unique distribution of six shoreline blocks, the park offers significant insight into the interplay between protected bushland and the surrounding developed landscape.

Area: 7.6 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area Geography

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State or regional parkNew South Wales

18 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Munmorah State Conservation Area: Coastal Geography and Protected Landscape Atlas

Exploring the dune systems and habitat corridors of the NSW Central Coast

Munmorah State Conservation Area is a protected coastal reserve featuring a complex mosaic of perched sand dunes, beach fronts, and wetland systems. This overview examines the park's structural role within the Tuggerah Important Bird Area, mapping its diverse vegetation zones and significant topographic features that anchor this regional refuge against the urbanized Central Coast of New South Wales.

Area: 15.3 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: IV
Relief: Lowland

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National parkNew South Wales

26 km away#4 closest

West

Watagans National Park: National Park Protected Landscape in New South Wales

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geography.

Watagans National Park stands as a key protected area within New South Wales, Australia. This detail page focuses on its specific role as a national park, offering insights into its mapped geographic boundaries and its place within the regional landscape. Understand the protected natural identity of Watagans National Park through a structured, atlas-informed lens.

Area: 77.51 km²
Established: 1999
IUCN: II
Climate: Temperate

Watagans National Park Protected Area

National parkNew South Wales

27 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Werakata National Park: Protected Area Exploration and Eucalypt Forest Atlas

Mapping New South Wales' unique spotted gum-ironbark woodlands.

Werakata National Park is a significant protected area in New South Wales, Australia, dedicated to conserving the valuable spotted gum-ironbark vegetation communities of the Lower Hunter Region. This national park offers insight into the region's natural landscape, featuring undulating terrain with eucalypt forests and woodlands that are crucial for threatened species and avian biodiversity. Its distinct geographic character and mapped boundaries provide a clear focus for atlas-driven discovery of protected lands and their ecological significance.

Area: 33.37 km²
Established: 1999
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Werakata National Park protected area

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Nature reserveNew South Wales

About 29 km away#6 closest

South

Bird Island Nature Reserve: Protected Offshore Landscapes and Tasman Sea Geographic Context

A sedimentary nature reserve off the Central Coast of New South Wales.

Bird Island Nature Reserve represents a key protected area of the New South Wales coastline, characterized by steep sedimentary cliffs and limited accessibility. The island serves as a vital refuge for shearwater breeding colonies and diverse marine life. Its unique geological history as a once-attached mainland landform and its current isolation create a specialized protected environment for shorebirds, migratory species, and offshore marine ecosystems.

Established: 1960
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Bird Island Nature Reserve Protected Landscape

State or regional parkNew South Wales

32 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Jilliby State Conservation Area: Geographic Boundaries and Regional Protected Landscapes

Forested hinterland and protected bushland in New South Wales

Jilliby State Conservation Area encompasses a rich bushland environment behind the New South Wales Central Coast. The protected territory features a contrast between ridge-top forests and deep, moisture-rich rainforest gullies. Beyond its natural terrain, the area holds cultural significance and provides a vital habitat for diverse birdlife within the broader regional landscape.

Area: 121.59 km²
Scope: Terrestrial

Jilliby State Conservation Area Geography

National parkNew South Wales

35 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Tomaree National Park: New South Wales National Park with Defined Protected Boundaries

Explore its mapped geography and regional landscape context.

Tomaree National Park represents a significant protected landscape within New South Wales, Australia. This national park entry focuses on its distinct geographic features and mapped boundaries, offering a clear point of reference for atlas-based exploration. Understand its place in the regional geography of New South Wales and its identity as a conserved natural area. The detailed mapping and contextual data provide a solid foundation for appreciating this protected landscape.

Area: 23.18 km²
Established: 1984
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

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Explore the Protected Landscapes of Glenrock State Conservation Area

Navigate the complex geography of Glenrock State Conservation Area to understand its role in coastal conservation. MoriAtlas provides a clear map-based view of this unique reserve, highlighting its rare geology, endangered littoral rainforests, and significant cultural sites within the broader landscape of New South Wales.

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