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Historical Catalogue of Earthquakes Recorded Near Puracé National Natural Park

This comprehensive collection provides a historical record of seismic events identified in the vicinity of Puracé National Natural Park. The catalogue includes technical data for each recorded event, such as date, magnitude, depth, and epicentre location relative to the park area. This information allows for the objective review of historical seismic activity across this high altitude Andean region and the surrounding landscape of the Cauca Department.

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Colombia's volcanic highland sanctuary where four major rivers are born

Puracé National Natural Park

Puracé National Natural Park is a high-altitude protected area located in the Cordillera Central range of the Colombian Andes, approximately 44 kilometers southeast of the city of Popayán in Cauca Department. Established in 1961, it was the first national park created in the Cauca Department and remains one of Colombia's most ecologically and geologically significant protected areas. The park's defining feature is the active stratovolcano Puracé, standing at 4,580 meters above sea level and ranking among Colombia's most active volcanoes. This volcanic landscape supports an extraordinary hydrological importance, serving as the headwaters for four of Colombia's most significant rivers: the Magdalena, Cauca, Japurá, and Patía. The park encompasses diverse ecosystems ranging from cloud forests at lower elevations to paramo and glacial zones at higher altitudes, creating a complex ecological tapestry that supports remarkable biodiversity. The area also holds deep cultural significance as an indigenous reservation for the Coconuco ethnic group.

Location
Colombia
Park type
National park
Established
1961
Area
830 km²
Highest point
4,580 m
Puracé National Natural Park Atlas

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Review recorded earthquakes around Puracé National Natural Park

Earthquakes around Puracé National Natural Park are related through their epicentres and distance from the park, rather than verified occurrence inside it. Review dates, magnitude values, depths, reported places, distances, and sources for historical context without attributing seismic causes to volcanic or park conditions, evaluating present danger, or projecting activity.

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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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Discover other parks beyond Puracé National Natural Park

After the Puracé National Natural Park earthquake data, this section introduces an independent group of protected destinations rather than more events. No shared volcanic setting, park status, natural character, geography, geology, proximity, earthquake history, seismic importance, hazard conditions, risk, or equivalent documentation is implied.
National parkNariño Department
About 48 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park: National Park with Mapped Protected Landscape

Explore its volcanic terrain and geographic context in Nariño Department.

Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park is a designated National Park offering rich opportunities for geographic exploration. Situated within Nariño Department, this protected landscape provides a unique lens through which to study regional natural features and mapped conservation boundaries. Its presence within Colombia's protected areas network makes it a key point of reference for understanding national park geography and landscape context.

Area
0.267 km²
Established
2007
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park Atlas
National parkHuila Department
About 58 km away#2 closest

South

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park: National Park and Protected Landscape Exploration

Understand its geographic setting within Huila Department.

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park stands as a protected natural area within the atlas of Huila Department, Colombia. This page provides essential geographic context for the park, detailing its mapped boundaries and its status as a national park. Users can delve into the regional landscape, understand its place in the broader geographic context, and engage with structured data for protected area discovery. The focus remains on the park's physical presence and its atlas relevance, not visitor logistics.

Area
90.78 km²
Established
1960
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park Atlas
National parkColombia
About 68 km away#3 closest

South

Serranía de Los Churumbelos Auka-Wasi National Natural Park: Colombia's Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped national park boundaries and regional geography.

Understand Serranía de Los Churumbelos Auka-Wasi National Natural Park through its geographic context and protected landscape features. This atlas view highlights the park's mapped boundaries and its significance within Colombia's natural geography, offering detailed insights into its protected status and regional terrain.

Area
562 km²
Established
2007
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Serranía de Los Churumbelos Auka-Wasi National Natural Park
National parkCauca Department
About 84 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Munchique National Natural Park: National Park with Key Protected Landscape Features

Explore mapped geography and protected area context.

Munchique National Natural Park is a designated National Park offering a distinct protected landscape within Colombia's Cauca Department. This page provides essential context for understanding its geographic footprint, regional setting, and its significance as a mapped natural area. Dive into the atlas details and explore the unique geography that defines this protected entity.

Area
440 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Munchique National Natural Park Protected Area
Watercolor painting of a lake with green hills and trees in the background
Protected areaNariño
About 99 km away#5 closest

Southwest

La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary: A Unique Protected Area within Colombia's Nariño Region

Explore its Andean cloud forest landscape and mapped island geography.

La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary is a critical protected area in Nariño, Colombia, celebrated for its distinctive status as the country's only lake island ecosystem supporting old-growth Andean cloud forest. This compact sanctuary provides a unique landscape context, safeguarding endemic plant species and diverse birdlife within its mapped boundaries. Its presence within Laguna de la Cocha highlights a special convergence of wetland and forest geography, offering insights for atlas exploration of protected lands.

Area
0.152 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
II
Visitors
28K annual
La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary Protected Area
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Protected areaColombia
About 108 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Galeras Protected Area: Exploring Colombia's Mapped Natural Landscapes

Discover the geography and protected terrain of Galeras.

The Galeras protected area in Colombia offers a distinct opportunity for geographic exploration, focusing on its defined boundaries and the natural landscape it encompasses. This resource details the park's setting within the Colombian geography, providing a map-centric view of its protected status. Understanding Galeras contributes to a broader appreciation of protected lands across South America and their unique terrain.

Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
Access
Highly restricted
Galeras Protected Area Atlas
Protected areaColombia
About 116 km away#7 closest

South

Santuario Orito Indí-Andé Fauna and Flora Sanctuary: A Protected Area's Geographic and Landscape Identity in Colombia

Explore mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain context.

Gain insight into Santuario Orito Indí-Andé Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, a vital protected area contributing to Colombia's conservation landscape. This entry focuses on its distinct geographic characteristics and mapped territory. Understand the park's place within the national atlas and its contribution to regional geographic knowledge. It provides a structured foundation for exploring the natural terrain and protected boundaries specific to this important Colombian sanctuary.

Area
1,020 km²
Established
2008
Relief
Mountain
Access
Access unknown
Santuario Orito Indí-Andé Fauna and Flora Sanctuary Protected Area
Watercolor painting of green hills, trees, and distant mountains under a light sky
National parkValle del Cauca Department
About 128 km away#8 closest

North

Farallones de Cali National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Explore mapped boundaries and regional context.

Farallones de Cali National Park offers a distinct protected landscape within Valle del Cauca Department. This page provides atlas-level detail on its geographic scope and mapped features, crucial for understanding its regional context. Dive into the protected-area specifics to grasp the natural terrain and conservation landscape that defines this significant Colombian national park.

Area
1,500 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Farallones de Cali National Park Atlas
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Delve deeper into the structured geographic data for Puracé National Natural Park. Understanding its mapped boundaries, regional terrain, and protected-area status provides essential context for exploring Colombia's natural landscapes. Continue your discovery of this important national park and its contribution to the region's protected lands through detailed atlas exploration.

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