Park earthquake history

Review documentation of registered seismic events by magnitude, depth, and epicentre distance.

Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Near Gloucester Island National Park

This archival collection provides a curated view of recorded earthquakes associated with the coastal environment of Gloucester Island National Park in Queensland. Each entry maps historical seismic data by proximity to the protected area boundaries. The registry facilitates geographic research into regional tectonic activity by organizing event dates, magnitudes, and epicentre locations without offering predictions or hazard assessments.

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A tropical island park off the Queensland coast known for birdwatching and coastal landscapes

Gloucester Island National Park

Gloucester Island National Park is a protected coastal island area in Queensland, Australia, situated approximately 950 kilometers northwest of Brisbane in the Coral Sea region. The park encompasses Gloucester Island itself along with portions of several neighboring islands, forming a distinctive island conservation area visible from the town of Bowen on the mainland. Established in 1994 under the management of the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, the park covers roughly 30 square kilometers of terrain characterized by low-lying coastal topography with an average elevation of around 34 meters. The park holds IUCN Category II designation as a national park, reflecting its national significance for biodiversity conservation. The island's ecological value is particularly pronounced during the austral spring and summer months when thousands of migratory birds transit through the area, making it a notable destination for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Location: Australia
Park type: National park
Established: 1994
Area: 29.6 km²

Gloucester Island National Park Atlas Entry

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Review the earthquake catalogue around Gloucester Island National Park

Gloucester Island National Park’s earthquake view positions reported epicentres around its Queensland coastal-island boundary by calculated distance, keeping the records separate from marine habitats and migratory bird use. Each entry provides a date, magnitude, depth, locality, source, and park distance for historical comparison without implying island effects, present hazard, or prediction.

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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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Continue park discovery after Gloucester Island National Park

This collection extends exploration beyond the earthquake evidence associated with Gloucester Island National Park into other protected-place pages. The destinations are not presented as sharing Coral Sea geography, island form, bird habitat, designation, distance, seismic history, or earthquake content; those details belong to each park’s own record.

Marine protected areaQueensland

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

North

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

1.1 km away#2 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

14 km away#3 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

15 km away#4 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

National parkQueensland

15 km away#5 closest

East

Whitsunday Islands National Park: Iconic Queensland National Park with Tropical Island Landscapes

Explore mapped protected boundaries and diverse coastal geography.

Whitsunday Islands National Park encompasses a remarkable collection of 74 islands off Queensland's coast, celebrated for their pristine tropical island landscapes and iconic Whitehaven Beach. This national park provides a unique opportunity to explore Australia's protected coastal and marine environments, offering detailed geographic context, mapped island topography, and insights into the park's role within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Area: 170 km²
Established: 1944
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Whitsunday Islands National Park Atlas

National parkQueensland

28 km away#6 closest

North

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

38 km away#7 closest

West

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

45 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Lindeman Islands National Park: Queensland National Park Atlas and Protected Landscape

Explore mapped boundaries and regional geography within Queensland.

Lindeman Islands National Park is a designated national park offering insights into Queensland's protected natural landscapes. This page provides an atlas-style exploration of its geographic scope, mapped terrain, and role as a protected area within the northeastern Australian region. Understand its setting and unique landscape character for informed geographic discovery.

Area: 33.1 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

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Continue exploring Gloucester Island National Park's geographic and landscape context

Delve deeper into Gloucester Island National Park's atlas representation, understanding its specific natural terrain and mapped protected boundaries. By examining its regional geography within Queensland, you gain a clearer perspective on its protected landscape identity. This exploration supports a structured understanding of the park's place in the natural atlas.

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