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Historical Catalogue of Seismic Events Associated with Lago di Piano, Lombardia

This historical catalogue provides a structured overview of seismic events recorded in the vicinity of Lago di Piano. Data include event dates, magnitude readings, and calculated epicentre distances to the nature reserve. The records offer a long-term geographic perspective on regional seismic activity mapped relative to the pre-Alpine valley landscape.

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A glacial lake and wetland oasis in Lombardy's Val Menaggio.

Lago di Piano

Lago di Piano is a small glacial lake lying in Val Menaggio, in the province of Como, northern Lombardy. Set just inland from the western shore of Lake Lugano, it occupies a low valley behind the town of Porlezza and is framed by the foothills of Monte di Tremezzo and Monte Galbiga. Today the lake and its surrounding marshland form one of the most important freshwater wetland oases in the region, protected as a regional nature reserve and recognized as a Site of Community Importance by the European Union. The lake's character blends open water, floating carpets of water lilies, reed-fringed margins, and adjacent meadows where herons, ducks, and many other wetland species feed and nest. Surrounding the water are drumlins and fragments of medieval and Roman-era lookout posts that hint at the lake's long human history. Although modest in size, Lago di Piano stands out for the richness of its habitats within a small area and for the way it preserves a rare example of lowland wetland landscape in the pre-Alpine foothills. Beyond its ecological value, the lake is also a quiet local landmark. Beaches and campsites line its shores in summer, while in winter the cold shade of Monte Galbiga allows the surface to freeze, making the lake a traditional spot for ice skating and, historically, a source of cut ice for nearby cellars.

Location: Italy
Park type: Nature reserve
Area: 0.7 km²

Lago di Piano Nature Reserve Geography

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Examine historical seismic records around Lago di Piano, a 0.72 km² terrestrial lowland reserve in Italy dominated by water; the result set is based on epicentral position relative to the reserve and presents date, magnitude, depth, locality, source, and calculated distance for review. It does not put events within the site, connect earthquakes with its lake and wetland setting, or assess present risk.

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Find other park destinations beyond Lago di Piano

Beyond Lago di Piano’s historical earthquake catalogue, this section provides a new route into other protected destinations. The destinations stand independently: their presence does not indicate the same designation, environment, geography, geology, earthquake records, seismic relevance, hazard profile, risk, or level of supporting evidence.

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Nature reserveLombardia

About 23 km away#1 closest

South

Riserva naturale Valle Bova: An Atlas Guide to Lombardia's Protected River Valley

Karst geology, gorge terrain, and pre-Alpine forest ecosystems

This protected area centers on the Bova stream valley, a significant geological enclave featuring the Buco del Piombo cave and the Orrido di Caino fissure. The reserve terrain demonstrates the complex relationship between northern Italian river systems and pre-Alpine mountain slopes, providing a distinct geographic profile for hikers and regional researchers alike.

Area: 3.91 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: IV
Relief: Upland

Riserva naturale Valle Bova Nature Reserve

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Regional parkCanton of Graubünden

23 km away#2 closest

Naturpark Calancatal: Protected Alpine Valleys and Mountain Geography in Graubünden

Mapping regional landscapes and mountain terrain in Southern Switzerland

Spanning 13,900 hectares, Naturpark Calancatal protects a near-entire alpine side valley defined by the Calancasca stream. From high glacier-fed headwaters to Mediterranean-influenced gorges, the park offers a unique look at the diverse mountain terrain, alpine pastures, and protected forests within the Canton of Graubünden.

Area: 139.21 km²
Established: 2024
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine

Naturpark Calancatal Protected Area Map

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National parkPiedmont

40 km away#3 closest

West

Val Grande National Park: National Park Protected Landscape in Piedmont

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Val Grande National Park represents a key protected landscape within the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. This canonical page offers detailed insights into the park's designated status as a national park, its specific geographic placement, and its mapped protected boundaries. Users can navigate its atlas-level details to understand its role in the regional geography and conservation landscape, providing a structured foundation for further discovery of Italy's natural protected areas.

Area: 170.21 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Val Grande National Park Protected Area

Nature reserveLombardia

About 44 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Val di Mello Nature Reserve: Mapping the Granitic Geography of the Italian Alps in Lombardia

A study of protected vertical relief, glacial cirques, and Alpine terrain.

Val di Mello offers a profound look at high-altitude Alpine geography, characterized by its immense, light-colored granitic walls and deeply carved tributary valleys. This protected nature reserve acts as a gateway to the broader mountainous terrain of the Lombardia region, showcasing the geological evolution of the Italian Alps through its steep gullies, high summits, and expansive valley floor.

Established: 2009
Relief: Mountain
Access: Moderate access
Scope: Terrestrial

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Nature reserveCanton Ticino

About 47 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Auenschutzgebiet Maggia: Protected Floodplain Geography and Alpine River Dynamics

Nature reserve located within the Canton Ticino, Switzerland

Investigate the natural topography of Auenschutzgebiet Maggia, a protected floodplain system spanning thirteen kilometers through the Lepontine Alps. This reserve provides a detailed look at how alpine hydrology maintains a diverse mosaic of gravel islands, wet meadows, and riparian forests in a high-energy mountainous environment.

Auenschutzgebiet Maggia Protected Area

Regional parkGraubünden

51 km away#6 closest

North

Naturpark Beverin: Exploring Alpine Gorges and Cultural Landscapes in Graubünden

A regional nature park shaped by high alpine ridges and ancient settlement traditions.

Naturpark Beverin encompasses a vast, multi-layered environment in the Swiss Alps. The area is defined by the sharp vertical contrast between carved river gorges like the Viamala and high-elevation ridges. Beyond the rugged mountain terrain, this protected landscape preserves centuries of pastoral history through the distinct settlement traditions of its Romanesque and Walser valleys.

Area: 515 km²
Established: 2013
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine

Naturpark Beverin Geography and Atlas Data

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Natural monumentGraubünden

About 64 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Roseggletscher Natural Monument: Alpine Glacier Geography and Proglacial Lake Mapping

Protected landscape data for the Bernina range in Graubünden.

Examine the geographic boundaries and terrain of the Roseggletscher, a protected natural monument situated in the upper Val Roseg. This record captures its glacial extent, the emergence of the Lej da Vadret proglacial lake, and its role within the wider Bernina glacier ensemble of southeastern Switzerland.

Area: 6.38 km²
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine
Access: Moderate access

Roseggletscher Protected Area Atlas

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Nature reserveGraubünden

About 65 km away#8 closest

North

Aue Plaun la Greina Nature Reserve: Geography and Mapped Landscape Context

A protected high-alpine floodplain in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.

Aue Plaun la Greina sits within a high plateau between three major Adula mountain massifs, defined by its braided river channels, glacial moraines, and sensitive alpine mire habitats. The reserve protects a unique ecosystem that survives in a harsh, tundra-like climate at the heart of the European watershed, representing a major achievement in regional landscape preservation and geological study.

Area: 0.39 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: IV
Relief: Mountain

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Explore the Protected Geography and Glacial Landscapes of Lago di Piano

Continue your geographic discovery by tracing the unique wetland boundaries and glacial features of Lago di Piano. MoriAtlas provides a clear look at how this protected nature reserve integrates with the surrounding Lombardy terrain and pre-Alpine valleys, offering deep insights into its natural history and landscape context.

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