Park earthquake history

A catalogue of documented seismic events associated with the geography of Northern Samsø

Recorded Seismic Activity and Historical Earthquake Records for the Nordby Bakker Protected Area

This collection provides a structured historical archive of recorded seismic events associated by epicentre distance with the landscape of Nordby Bakker. The provided data includes event dates, magnitudes, and focal depths to offer a transparent record of recorded movement near this Danish terminal moraine. Review historical occurrences within the surrounding region to understand the documented seismic activity associated with this location over time.

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A large glacial hill landscape and coastal heathland on northern Samsø, protecting rare dry calcareous grassland.

Nordby Bakker

Nordby Bakker is a Natura 2000 protected landscape located at the northern end of the Danish island of Samsø, in the central Kattegat. It is built around a prominent terminal moraine formed at the edge of the Great Belt glacier at the close of the last ice age, with the highest point, Ballebjerg, reaching about 64 meters above sea level. The area stretches from the headland of Issehoved in the north along the northwestern coast to Asmindør Hage, and includes roughly 628 hectares of varied coastal and inland terrain. The defining feature of Nordby Bakker is one of Denmark's largest continuous dry grassland complexes, covering approximately 500 hectares, together with coastal cliffs, lime-rich beach ridges, dunes, and several small nutrient-rich lakes. Because Samsø receives comparatively little rainfall, the warm and dry hillsides support a flora rich in plant species that are rare elsewhere in Denmark, along with several red-listed insects tied to the open calcareous grasslands. The site is jointly managed by the Danish Nature Agency and Samsø Municipality under the European Habitats Directive, with the first formal conservation protections dating back to 1949. Beyond its biodiversity value, Nordby Bakker is a defining element of the northern Samsø landscape, where glacial history, dry grassland ecosystems, and Baltic coastal scenery meet.

Location: Denmark
Park type: Protected area
Area: 6.3 km²
Highest point: 64 m

Nordby Bakker Protected Area Map

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Nordby Bakker spans 6.28 km² of Danish island upland, reaching 64 metres and mixing hills, cliffs, dunes, coast, wetlands, lakes, grassland, and sparse forest. Review linked earthquakes through their dates, magnitudes, depths, source locations, and measured distance to this mixed protected area rather than assuming that a catalogue association shows coastal impact or an in-boundary epicentre.

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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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Nordby Bakker covers 6.28 km² of Danish hills, cliffs, forest, grassland, wetlands, lakes, coast, dunes, and islands up to 64 metres under mixed protection. Its related pages do not imply shared coastal geology, environmental effects, present danger, or future events.

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2.1 km away#1 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

Nature reserveRegion Midtjylland

About 8 km away#2 closest

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Natura 2000-område nr. 55 Stavns Fjord, Samsø Østerflak og Nordby Hede Protected Landscapes

Coastal lagoons and glacial islands in Region Midtjylland

Gain insight into the expansive marine and terrestrial geography of this protected site. The area spans a diverse mosaic of salt meadows, dunes, and shallow reefs while supporting critical habitats for waterbirds and seals within the Kattegat sea.

Area: 156.63 km²
Established: 1981
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Stavns Fjord and Nordby Hede Protected Area Geography

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Protected areaCentral Denmark Region

8.1 km away#3 closest

Southwest

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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National parkDenmark

16 km away#4 closest

North

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 areaRegion Midtjylland

About 17 km away#5 closest

North

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

Protected areaRegion Midtjylland

17 km away#6 closest

West

Kysing Fjord Protected Area: Coastal Lagoon and Saltmarsh Geography in Region Midtjylland

Mapped coastal lagoon and wetland protected area

Kysing Fjord serves as a significant coastal lagoon system on the eastern Jutland coast. This protected area in Region Midtjylland integrates shallow lagoon waters, saltmarsh meadows, and riverine terrain, offering a precise look at managed coastal landscapes and their ecological importance for wintering bird populations.

Area: 3.7 km²
Established: 1942
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Kysing Fjord Protected Area Map

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Protected areaDenmark

About 17 km away#7 closest

North

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

Nature reserveRegion Midtjylland

23 km away#8 closest

North

Tved Kær Nature Reserve: Protected Coastal Habitat Geography in Region Midtjylland

Exploring lime-rich fens and coastal cliff terrain.

Tved Kær represents a compact but ecologically dense protected area in Denmark, known for its rare calcareous fen and seepage vegetation. Situated near the village of Tved, this nature reserve integrates coastal cliffs and raised seabed to form a distinct habitat mosaic within the Mols peninsula, serving as a vital site for rare orchid species and lime-rich soil preservation.

Area: 0.06 km²
Established: 1981
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Tved Kær Nature Reserve Geography

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Explore the Glacial Terrain and Protected Ecosystems of Nordby Bakker

Trace the mapped boundaries and natural features of Nordby Bakker to understand its role as a key conservation site in the Kattegat. MoriAtlas provides a clear look at how glacial history shaped this unique coastal landscape, making it an essential destination for analyzing the regional geography of Region Midtjylland and beyond.

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