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A comprehensive collection of historical seismic event data mapped by epicenter distance

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Records for the Pyrénées National Park Region

This collection presents a structured historical catalogue of seismic events recorded in the vicinity of Pyrénées National Park. Each entry provides data on event dates, magnitudes, and depths based on proximity calculations relative to the park boundaries. Researchers and observers can use these records to examine the historical distribution of seismic activity within the broader mountain landscape of the Hautes-Pyrénées.

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Highmountain wilderness protecting the Pyrenees' dramatic cirques, endemic wildlife, and UNESCO-listed landscapes

Pyrénées National Park

Pyrénées National Park is a French national park established in 1967, protecting a substantial portion of the Pyrenees mountains along the France-Spain border. The park spans the departments of Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques in southwestern France, covering approximately 458 square kilometers of high mountain terrain. It represents one of France's premier protected mountain landscapes, characterized by dramatic limestone cirques, deep glacial valleys, and some of the highest peaks in the French Pyrenees. The park is renowned for its exceptional geological heritage, where repeated glacial cycles during the Quaternary period carved spectacular U-shaped valleys and immense cirques such as the famous Cirque de Gavarnie. The limestone formations, originating from the Cretaceous and Eocene periods, have been subsequently shaped by tectonic uplift and erosion, creating the dramatic karst landscape that defines the region. The park shares a 100-kilometer boundary with Spain's Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, forming a transboundary protected area of significant international importance. The park's ecological significance is substantial, harboring over 70 mammal species, 124 plant species including 25 endemic to the Pyrenees, and a rich avifauna of approximately 200 bird species. Notable threatened species include the lammergeier, Pyrenean desman, Pyrenean chamois, capercaillie, and a small population of brown bears. In 1997, the eastern portion of the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Pyrénées-Mont Perdu transboundary site, recognizing both its natural and cultural landscape values.

Location: France
Park type: National park
Established: 1967
Area: 458 km²

Pyrénées National Park Protected Area Atlas

Analyze historical seismic activity mapped by proximity to the protected Pyrenean border

Search Earthquake Epicentres and Seismic Records Near Pyrénées National Park

Users can browse a catalog of recorded earthquakes with epicentres located within a specific radius of the Pyrénées National Park boundary in southwestern France. Each entry provides historical magnitude data, measured depth, origin time, and calculated distance from the park, with direct links to primary seismological sources for deeper geological research.

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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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Continue Exploring Notable Protected Landscapes Beyond Pyrénées National Park

Broadening your geographic search from Pyrénées National Park allows you to explore an array of global protected areas and national reserves. Standardized listings and conservation maps make it easy to compare distinct park systems, regional boundaries, and diverse natural terrains worldwide.

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National park

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Southeast

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park: Glacial Terrain and Pyrenean Protected Landscape

Explore its dramatic valleys, cliffs, and alpine geography.

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park is a critical protected area within the Pyrenean geography, defined by its spectacular glacial valleys, towering limestone massifs, and unique karst formations. As a National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers a rich environment for exploring mapped terrain and understanding the interplay of geology and high-alpine ecosystems. Delve into the mapped boundaries and distinct landscape features that characterize this significant protected landscape.

Area: 156.08 km²
Established: 1918
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park Atlas

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National parkProvince of Lleida

54 km away#2 closest

East

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park: Pyrenean High Mountain National Park Landscape

Explore glacial lakes and winding waterways in Catalonia.

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is a premier national park in the Pyrenees, celebrated for its extensive network of almost 200 glacial lakes and the dramatic natural beauty of the Sant Maurici lake. Its landscape is defined by high mountain terrain, characterized by U-shaped valleys, sharp ridges, and unique hydrological features like the Aigüestortes plain's meandering streams. This protected area in the Province of Lleida offers a rich setting for understanding alpine environments and Pyrenean geography through detailed mapping and atlas exploration.

Area: 141 km²
Established: 1955
IUCN: II
Visitors: 525K annual

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Atlas

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Protected area

About 107 km away#3 closest

East

Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa: Andorra's Highest Protected Alpine Landscape

Explore the Pyrenean terrain and mapped boundaries of Andorra's summit park.

Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa is the primary high-altitude protected area in Andorra, defined by its rugged alpine terrain and the presence of Coma Pedrosa, the country's highest peak. This protected landscape offers a significant geographic anchor for exploring the Pyrenees, highlighting the unique mountain conservation efforts. Its mapped boundaries encompass dramatic valleys and steep ridges, providing a clear context for understanding Andorra's mountainous geography through a structured atlas lens.

Area: 15.43 km²
Established: 2003
IUCN: IV
Relief: Mountain

Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa Protected Area

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National parkOccitanie

291 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Cévennes National Park: Explore its Mapped Terrain and Protected Landscape in Occitanie

Discover the unique geographic context and park boundaries.

Cévennes National Park, situated in Occitanie, France, offers a rich exploration of mid-mountain Mediterranean geography. As a protected landscape, its mapped terrain features dramatic limestone plateaus, deep river gorges, and distinct granite massifs. This entry provides essential geographic context for Cévennes National Park, highlighting its unique natural features and its significance as a protected area within the broader regional atlas.

Area: 937 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: V
Visitors: 800K annual

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National park

321 km away#5 closest

West

Picos de Europa National Park: Dramatic Limestone Peaks and Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore Spain's historic national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Picos de Europa National Park offers an unparalleled exploration of dramatic limestone peaks, deep glacial valleys, and extensive Atlantic forests. As Spain's oldest national park and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it presents a remarkable study in karst landscape evolution and biodiversity conservation. This protected area, spanning significant territory across northern Spain, provides a rich geographic context for understanding regional natural heritage and mapped natural features.

Area: 671.27 km²
Established: 1918
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Picos de Europa National Park Protected Area

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National park

325 km away#6 closest

Southwest

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park: Protected Area Landscape and Geographic Context

Explore diverse high Mediterranean mountain terrain and ecosystems.

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park is a significant protected national park in central Spain, characterized by its extensive granite landscapes and eleven distinct ecosystems. This park protects crucial high Mediterranean mountain environments, ancient pine forests, and dramatic glacial formations. Its geographic position within the Sistema Central makes it essential for understanding the regional geography and mapped terrain of the Iberian Peninsula, offering a unique look at a vital protected landscape.

Area: 339.6 km²
Established: 2013
IUCN: II
Visitors: 3M annual

Sierra de Guadarrama National Park Atlas

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National parkBouches-du-Rhône

411 km away#7 closest

East

Calanques National Park: Mediterranean Limestone Cliffs and Marine Protected Area

France's First Peri-Urban National Park

Calanques National Park, situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, represents a significant protected landscape where dramatic limestone geology meets the Mediterranean Sea. This atlas-focused entry details the park's iconic calanques, its combined terrestrial and marine protected zones, and its rich prehistoric cultural significance. Understand its unique geographic setting and its importance as a conservation area accessible for map-based discovery and regional landscape context.

Area: 520 km²
Established: 2012
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Calanques National Park Protected Area

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Protected area

About 461 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Cabrera National Park: A Mapped Protected Area in the Balearic Islands

Explore Mediterranean island geography and protected marine ecosystems.

Cabrera National Park, a protected maritime-terrestrial area in Spain's Balearic Islands, offers a unique focus for geographic discovery. This entry details the archipelago's distinct island geography, its mapped coastal and marine ecosystems, and its role within the Mediterranean. Users can explore the park's protected boundaries and understand its place in the regional atlas for a comprehensive view of Spain's island conservation landscapes.

IUCN: II
Scope: Mixed
Water: Water-dominated

Cabrera National Park Protected Area Map

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Continue Exploring Pyrénées National Park's Geographic and Protected Landscape Context

Delve deeper into the structured atlas data for Pyrénées National Park, a premier protected landscape in Hautes-Pyrénées. Understanding this park's unique terrain, its relation to surrounding French and Spanish protected areas, and its geological significance offers a richer geographic perspective. MoriAtlas provides the detailed mapping and regional context to fully appreciate its place within the Pyrenean mountain range and Western Europe's conservation tapestry.

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