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Review historical USGS data mapping epicentre distances and event magnitudes near the coastal landscape.

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity for Monte Cristi National Park

This historical catalogue documents seismic events recorded within the proximity of Monte Cristi National Park in the northwestern Dominican Republic. Users can browse event records featuring associated dates, magnitudes, depths, and calculated distances from the park boundaries. The data provides a geographic perspective on documented seismic activity in this region without predictive or hazard-based analysis.

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Drought-prone coastal and mesa landscape in northwestern Dominican Republic

Monte Cristi National Park

Monte Cristi National Park is a protected coastal and highland area in the northwestern Dominican Republic, spanning approximately 550 square kilometers along the Caribbean coast of Hispaniola. The park encompasses a dramatic limestone mesa rising 237 meters above sea level, coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, and beaches that extend from the Haitian border to Punta Rucia. This region represents one of the driest landscapes in the Dominican Republic, receiving only about two inches of rainfall annually, yet it supports remarkable ecological adaptations and endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. The park was established in 1983 and remains relatively undeveloped, with no marked trails for visitor exploration.

Location
Dominican Republic
Park type
National park
Established
1983
Area
550 km²
Highest point
237 m
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Study recorded earthquakes around Monte Cristi National Park

Monte Cristi National Park spans 550 km² of arid Dominican coast, beaches, wetlands, marsh, lakes, plateau, cliffs, and forest, reaching 237 metres. The associated seismic record offers event-level chronology and location evidence without proving environmental effects, current danger, 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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Explore other protected parks beyond Monte Cristi National Park

After Monte Cristi National Park’s earthquake history, users can enter other protected-area pages beyond its Dominican limestone mesa, plateau, cliffs, dry forest, beaches, marshes, lakes, wetlands, and Caribbean coast. These destinations are not assumed to share national-park status, terrain, geology, nearby geography, event coverage, seismic importance, source depth, hazard, or risk.
National parkHaiti
About 34 km away#1 closest

West

Three Bays Protected Area National Park: Haiti's Extensive Marine and Coastal Protected Landscape

Mapped coral reefs, mangrove forests, and unique regional geography.

The Three Bays Protected Area in Haiti is a key national park established to conserve its vital marine and coastal environments. Covering over 75,000 hectares, it is the country's largest protected marine complex, encompassing extensive and healthy coral reefs, critical seagrass beds, and sprawling mangrove forests. This protected landscape provides essential ecosystem services and coastal protection, showcasing a significant portion of Haiti's natural heritage and regional geographic context along its northeastern shoreline.

Area
754.06 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Three Bays Protected Area National Park Map
National parkDominican Republic
60 km away#2 closest

Southeast

José Armando Bermúdez National Park: Dominican Republic National Park Atlas and Landscape Context

Discover the mapped protected area and geographic setting of this Dominican Republic national park.

Gain an understanding of José Armando Bermúdez National Park as a distinct protected landscape within the Dominican Republic. This entry focuses on its role as a national park, providing geographic context and highlighting its mapped boundaries for atlas exploration. Explore the park's specific terrain and its place within the nation's conservation network.

Area
766 km²
Established
1956
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
José Armando Bermúdez National Park Protected Area
A minimalist watercolor painting showing layers of pale green, yellow, and pink hills behind a marshy foreground with grasses and soft brushwork.
National parkNord
About 68 km away#3 closest

West

Parc national historique - Citadelle, Sans Souci, Ramiers: A Caribbean Historic Landscape

Protected mountain terrain and historic fortifications in northern Haiti

This national park protects an expansive mountain massif characterized by the massive Citadelle La Ferrière and the ruins of Sans-Souci Palace. Beyond its architectural significance, the park safeguards essential karst cave networks, natural springs, and forested river corridors that shape the rugged topography of northern Haiti.

Area
252.86 km²
Established
1968
Relief
Mountain
Scope
Terrestrial
Parc national historique - Citadelle, Sans Souci, Ramiers Geography
National parkHaiti
About 68 km away#4 closest

West

National History Park National Park: Haiti's Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Discover the park's mapped terrain and protected land geography.

The National History Park serves as a critical protected area within Haiti, offering detailed insights into its unique landscape and geographic setting. As a designated national park, it provides valuable data for atlas-based exploration of protected territories. Users can investigate the park's mapped boundaries, its regional context within Haiti, and the characteristics of its natural terrain, enriching their understanding of conservation landscapes.

Area
25.28 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
National History Park National Park Atlas
National parkDominican Republic
About 93 km away#5 closest

Southeast

Pueblo Viejo National Park: Dominican Republic Colonial Ruins and Gold Mining Heritage

Explore early Caribbean colonization and its archaeological landscape.

Pueblo Viejo National Park stands as a crucial archaeological site in the Dominican Republic, preserving the remnants of Concepción de la Vega, a significant colonial settlement established during the era of Christopher Columbus. This national park offers a unique window into the beginnings of European presence and the first major gold extraction operations in the Americas. Examine the mapped foundations of its fortress and town structures, understanding the colonial urban planning and the historical geography of early Caribbean heritage.

IUCN
II
Access
Easy access
Scope
Terrestrial
Water
No major water
Pueblo Viejo National Park Atlas
National parkDominican Republic
111 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Valle Nuevo National Park: Nearctic Highland Ecosystem and Glacial Landscapes

Mapped protected area in the Dominican Republic's Cordillera Central.

Valle Nuevo National Park in the Dominican Republic offers a rare glimpse into a Nearctic ecosystem within the Caribbean. Spanning 910 square kilometers in the Cordillera Central, it features dramatic mountain peaks like Loma Alto de la Bandera and distinctive glacial landforms. The park protects extensive Hispaniolan pine forests and cloud forest habitats, supporting remarkable endemic biodiversity and serving as a critical watershed for the region.

Area
910 km²
Established
1996
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Valle Nuevo National Park Detail
National parkDominican Republic
151 km away#7 closest

East

Los Haitises National Park: Dominican Republic Protected Landscape & Park Geography

Mapped terrain and protected area boundaries in the Dominican Republic.

Los Haitises National Park is a vital protected national park in the Dominican Republic, offering unique insights into the region's geography and natural landscapes. This page delves into its mapped boundaries, regional context, and the importance of its protected status for understanding Dominican Republic's conservation areas. Gain a structured view of this important natural landscape and its place within a broader geographic atlas.

Area
826 km²
Established
1976
IUCN
II
Relief
Upland
Los Haitises National Park protected area
National parkIndependencia Province
About 159 km away#8 closest

South

La Gran Sabana National Park: National Park Identity and Geographic Mapping

Exploring protected landscapes and regional context.

This detail entry focuses on La Gran Sabana National Park, delineating its identity as a protected national park within Independencia Province. It provides essential context for understanding the park's mapped boundaries, its specific geographic setting, and its role within the natural landscape. Users can explore its atlas-relevant features and understand its place in the broader geography of the Dominican Republic.

Area
219.58 km²
Established
2009
IUCN
II
Relief
Lowland
La Gran Sabana National Park Detail
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Deepen your understanding of Monte Cristi National Park by examining its detailed map context and regional geographic placement. This park represents an important part of the Dominican Republic's protected landscapes, offering unique insights into its natural terrain and mapped boundaries. Continue your atlas exploration to grasp its full significance within the landscape of Monte Cristi Province and beyond.

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