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Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Associated with Nahuelbuta National Park

This historical collection archives documented seismic activity associated by epicentre proximity with Nahuelbuta National Park, utilizing data from international geological monitoring networks. Each entry includes technical details such as event timing, magnitude, depth, and distance from the park boundary to provide a consistent and transparent record. The catalogue offers a neutral reference for understanding the frequency of recorded tremors within the surrounding geographic context of the Chilean Coastal Range.

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Ancient monkey puzzle forest sanctuary in Chile's Coastal Range

Nahuelbuta National Park

Nahuelbuta National Park is a protected area in south-central Chile situated atop the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta, the highest section of the Chilean Coastal Mountain Range in La Araucanía Region. Established in 1939, the park encompasses approximately 6,832 hectares of mountainous terrain just 162 kilometers northeast of Temuco. The park's name derives from the Mapuche language, meaning "big tiger," reflecting the cultural heritage of the indigenous communities who historically inhabited this region. Nahuelbuta serves as a critical sanctuary for one of the southern hemisphere's most ancient conifer species, the monkey puzzle tree, with some specimens estimated to be over 2,000 years old. The park's elevated position creates a distinctive ecological island of Andean-Patagonian vegetation isolated within the broader Mediterranean-climate landscape of central Chile.

Location
Chile
Park type
National park
Established
1939
Area
68 km²
Highest point
1,379 m
Nahuelbuta National Park Protected Landscape

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Nahuelbuta National Park protects 68 km² of Chilean mountains, majority forest, and woodland. The seismic catalogue documents regional events through their chronology, magnitude, depth, source location, and measured separation from the park, while stopping short of claims about forest effects, an in-boundary epicentre, present hazard, or future activity.

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Relief
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Delve deeper into the geographic context and protected landscape of Nahuelbuta National Park. By understanding its position atop the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta and its unique ecological characteristics, you can gain a richer appreciation for this significant natural area. Continue your atlas exploration to uncover more about the mapped terrain and regional geography that define this remarkable national park.