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Explore recorded seismic event timelines, magnitude values, and proximity data for the Jutland coast.

Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Data Associated with Kysing Fjord in Region Midtjylland

Examine a structured collection of seismic events recorded within the geographic vicinity of Kysing Fjord on the eastern coast of Jutland. This catalogue provides a transparent view of historical earthquake data, featuring event dates, recorded magnitudes, and proximity measurements relative to this protected coastal lagoon. Information is derived from external geological records to facilitate a clearer understanding of local seismic activity patterns near the Norsminde Fjord area.

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A shallow Danish coastal lagoon and Natura 2000 bird protection area along the eastern Jutland coast.

Kysing Fjord

Kysing Fjord is a small Natura 2000 protected area on the eastern coast of Jutland in central Denmark, administered across Odder Municipality and Aarhus Municipality in the Region Midtjylland. The protected site centers on the approximately three kilometer long, very shallow Norsminde Fjord, a coastal lagoon whose water level and salinity are controlled by a tidal sluice at the village of Norsminde. The surrounding landscape includes reclaimed former fjord bed now used for agriculture and the lower meadows along Odder Å as it reaches the sea. The area has functioned as a wildlife reserve since 1942 and was designated as a Danish EU Bird Protection Area primarily because it provides important wintering and resting habitat for waterbirds, especially the whooper swan. Even though parts of the original Kysing Fjord were reclaimed long ago for farmland, the surviving lagoon still functions as one of the most significant coastal lagoon systems in the historic Aarhus County region. Today Kysing Fjord represents a compact but ecologically meaningful example of Danish coastal lagoon conservation, where regulated water management, agricultural use of reclaimed land, and EU-level species protection overlap within a single small protected landscape.

Location: Denmark
Park type: Protected area
Established: 1942
Area: 3.7 km²

Kysing Fjord Protected Area Map

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Study the historical earthquake record associated with Kysing Fjord

Kysing Fjord’s earthquake record relates events through reported epicentres and measured site distance, without asserting that all occurred within the coastal protected area. Readers can study timing, magnitude, depth, locality, separation, and referenced sources without treating fjord conditions as seismic causes, a present threat assessment, or a forecast.

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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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Explore additional protected park destinations after Kysing Fjord

Beyond the Kysing Fjord earthquake record, a separate collection of protected parks offers continued atlas discovery. The links do not imply common fjord features, protection status, geological setting, earthquake evidence, closeness, hazards, risk, or comparable source depth.

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Protected areaCentral Denmark Region

9.9 km away#1 closest

South

Horsens Fjord, havet øst for og Endelave: Protected Coastal Landscape and Map Context

Mapping island habitats, reefs, and fjord geography in Denmark

Examine the geographic composition of Horsens Fjord, havet øst for og Endelave, a significant Natura 2000 site. This protected area connects inland fjord waters to open Kattegat coastlines, featuring a chain of islands, tidal sand flats, and submerged stone reefs that define this distinct ecological region.

Area: 458.23 km²
Established: 2011
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Horsens Fjord, havet øst for og Endelave Protected Area

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Nature reserveAarhus Kommune

About 16 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Brabrand Sø Nature Reserve: Mapped Geography of an Aarhus Glacial Tunnel Valley

Protected freshwater wetlands and urban green corridors in Denmark

Brabrand Sø represents a rare, shallow freshwater lake and wetland complex located at the edge of the Aarhus urban fabric. This nature reserve, formed within a post-glacial tunnel valley, remains a cornerstone of the regional landscape through its integration of bird habitats, drinking-water protection, and open meadow terrain. The area offers a profound look at how peri-urban green infrastructure sustains both ecological health and geological character in the Aarhus Kommune region.

Area: 1.54 km²
Established: 1959
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Brabrand Sø Nature Reserve Geography

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Protected areaAarhus Kommune

About 17 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Årslev Engsø Protected Area in Aarhus Kommune: Geographic and Wetland Map

Restored freshwater lake and ecological tunnel valley habitat

Årslev Engsø is a primary example of freshwater restoration located in the Aarhus Å valley of Denmark. This protected area features a shallow lake basin, managed wet meadows, and essential reed bed habitats that serve as a crucial filtering system for the downstream watershed. Through our mapped atlas, examine the terrain and geographic context of this wetland environment situated near the eastern Jutland coast.

Area: 2.1 km²
Established: 2003
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Årslev Engsø Protected Area Map

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Protected areaRegion Midtjylland

17 km away#4 closest

East

Nordby Bakker Protected Area: Glacial Moraine and Grasslands in Region Midtjylland

Coastal cliffs, dunes, and rare calcareous ecosystems

Nordby Bakker preserves one of the largest continuous dry grassland complexes in Denmark, set upon a prominent glacial terminal moraine. Located at the northern tip of Samsø, this protected area features a unique synthesis of coastal dunes, beach ridges, and inland lakes that support a distinct array of rare plant and insect species within the central Kattegat region.

Area: 6.28 km²
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate
Scope: Mixed

Nordby Bakker Protected Area Map

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National parkDenmark

19 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Mols Bjerge National Park: Glacial Geography and Protected Terrain in Central Jutland

Mapping the coastal cliffs and rolling heathland of Denmark

Mols Bjerge National Park protects a sweeping mosaic of glacial hills, woodlands, and coastal zones on the Djursland peninsula. With a landscape shaped by ancient ice sheets, the park offers a detailed view into Denmark's geological history, preserved ancient barrows, and rich botanical diversity along the Kattegat sea.

Area: 180 km²
Established: 2009
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Explore Mols Bjerge National Park Geography

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Protected areaDenmark

About 20 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Begtrup Vig Protected Area: Glacial Terrain and Coastal Geography in Denmark

Coastal landscape and regional protected area mapping

Begtrup Vig is a distinct coastal bay defined by its glacial history, stretching across the southern Djursland peninsula in Denmark. Within the broader Mols Bjerge national park framework, the area features varied topography including stony shores, sandy coves, and pastoral meadows. This record provides a focused look at the environmental boundaries and geographic significance of this protected habitat, bridging natural terrain with the regional landscape context.

Relief: Upland
Scope: Mixed
Water: Water-dominated
Season: Year-round

Begtrup Vig Protected Area Geography

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Protected areaRegion Midtjylland

About 22 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Natura 2000-område nr. 51 Begtrup Vig og kystområder ved Helgenæs Geography and Maps

Coastal grasslands and marine habitats in Region Midtjylland

Examine the complex terrain of Natura 2000-område nr. 51 Begtrup Vig og kystområder ved Helgenæs, an expansive protected area characterized by its diverse coastal cliff systems and large calcareous grasslands. This site documents the evolution of the Kattegat shoreline through its unique recurved spits and lifted seabed formations, providing a window into the natural landscape history of the Helgenæs peninsula.

Area: 17.71 km²
Established: 2011
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Natura 2000-område nr. 51 Begtrup Vig og kystområder ved Helgenæs Map

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Protected areaDenmark

22 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Stavns Fjord Protected Area: An Atlas of Danish Coastal Landscapes

Mapping the islands and tidal flats of Samsø

Stavns Fjord offers a rare glimpse into a sheltered coastal landscape set entirely within the island of Samsø. Characterized by its calm waters, shallow tidal flats, and the curving spit of Besser Rev, this protected site is a critical Ramsar wetland habitat for coastal bird populations. Explore the unique geography and layered history, from Viking canals to medieval fortifications, that define this essential Danish protected area.

Area: 20 km²
Established: 1926
Relief: Lowland
Access: Moderate access

Stavns Fjord Protected Area

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Explore the Coastal Geography of Kysing Fjord Protected Area in Region Midtjylland

Analyze the protected landscape of Kysing Fjord through MoriAtlas to understand its unique coastal lagoon system. Examine the boundaries of this managed water environment and its surrounding saltmarsh and agricultural terrain in central Denmark.

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