Park earthquake history

A mapped catalogue of historical seismic records filtered by proximity to the Rio Pongo estuary

Recorded Seismic Events and Earthquake History Associated with the Rio Pongo Protected Area

This collection presents a structured historical overview of seismic activity recorded near the Rio Pongo estuary and coastal mangrove system in Guinea. The records utilize USGS-derived data, mapping individual events by their proximity to the protected area boundaries. Each entry provides technical data including event dates, magnitudes, and focal depths to support geographic exploration of the seismic record in this coastal lowland region.

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Explore Rio Pongo

Mangrove-fringed Atlantic estuary in Guinea where mangrove forests, mudflats, and manatee habitat meet a layered history of trade and antislavery patrols.

Rio Pongo

Rio Pongo is a tidal river and estuary system in western Guinea, flowing from the inland Fouta Djallon highlands down to the Atlantic Ocean near the town of Boffa. Its lower reaches form a broad estuarine landscape dominated by mangrove forest, intertidal mudflats, and brackish tidal channels that together create one of the most ecologically important coastal wetland complexes in the country. The estuary has been recognized internationally for its ecological value. It has been designated as a Ramsar wetland site, reflecting its global importance as a coastal habitat, and it has also been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International for the waterbird populations it supports. African manatees are present in the river and its tidal channels. Beyond its natural character, Rio Pongo carries deep historical resonance. The surrounding region became closely associated with the transatlantic slave trade, and the river became a focal point of nineteenth-century British anti-slaving patrols along the West African coast. The river has also entered literary and cinematic memory through the historical novel Anthony Adverse, much of which is set along its banks.

Location: Guinea
Park type: Protected area
Established: 1992
Area: 300 km²

Rio Pongo Protected Area Geography

Sort Rio Pongo earthquake observations by date and distance

Examine recorded earthquakes in the wider area around Rio Pongo

Recorded earthquakes around Rio Pongo are connected to the park by their epicentre locations and distances, not presented as events within its boundary. Examine dates, magnitudes, depths, location names, distance values, and supporting sources for historical context without assigning seismic causes to the park, estimating current danger, or predicting later earthquakes.

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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 discovering more protected places beyond Rio Pongo

The Rio Pongo earthquake data is followed by a separate collection of parks for further atlas discovery. These destinations are not presented as having the same river environment, protected status, geology, seismic record, geographic relationship, hazard profile, risk, or source availability.

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About 46 km away#1 closest

Northwest

Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve: Coastal Estuarine Mapping and Protected Area Overview

Tidal wetland geography within the Boke region of Guinea

Examine the protected coastal landscapes of Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve, a significant wetland system where freshwater river flow merges with Atlantic tidal influences. This reserve provides an essential geographic look at mangrove-rich estuarine environments and the sediment-driven topography of the western Guinean coastline.

Area: 200 km²
Established: 1992
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Mixed

Rio Kapatchez Managed Nature Reserve Atlas

A watercolor illustration depicting layers of green hills and purple mountain peaks against a soft pale sky.

Protected areaConakry Region

About 53 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Forêt classée de Kakimbo: Protected Forest Geography and Coastal Landscape Mapping

Analyzing peri-urban protected areas within Conakry Region

Forêt classée de Kakimbo represents a significant peri-urban forest and protected area characterized by its tall canopy trees and karst-like cave formations. This record details the reserve's strategic position in the Conakry coastal plain, emphasizing its dual role in urban groundwater supply and carbon storage within the Ratoma commune landscape.

Established: 1945
Relief: Lowland
Water: Minor water

Forêt classée de Kakimbo Protected Area Geography

Protected areaGuinea

About 98 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Forêt classée de Nialama: Protected Landscape and Fouta Djalon Highland Geography

Exploring the forest mosaic and habitat boundaries in Guinea.

Forêt classée de Nialama represents a complex protected landscape covering 10,000 hectares of the Fouta Djalon highlands. The area features a distinct blend of gallery forest, bamboo stands, and seasonal wetlands. Known for its role in chimpanzee conservation and avian diversity, this site offers a window into the varied Sudano-Guinean terrain and highland forest ecosystems of Guinea.

Area: 100 km²

Forêt classée de Nialama Protected Area

National parkGuinea-Bissau

About 125 km away#4 closest

Northwest

Cantanhez Forests National Park: A Protected Landscape within Guinea-Bissau's Geography

Explore mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Cantanhez Forests National Park stands as a notable protected area, providing a specific lens through which to understand the natural geography of Guinea-Bissau. This entry facilitates an atlas-style examination of the park's identity, focusing on its landscape character and its position within the regional geographic framework of West Africa. Delve into the structured information to appreciate the unique protected-area context that Cantanhez Forests National Park contributes to the country's mapped natural heritage.

IUCN: II
Scope: Terrestrial

Cantanhez Forests National Park Protected Area

A wide watercolor illustration showing green hills and trees along a pale river valley with a soft sky.

Protected areaMamou Region

About 128 km away#5 closest

East

Bafing-Source Protected Area: A Highland Wetland Landscape in the Mamou Region

Tracing the headwaters and plateau geography of the Bafing River basin

The Bafing-Source protected area serves as a significant hydrological anchor within the Fouta Djallon highlands of Guinea. This expansive site protects critical wetland catchments and plateau terrain that feed into the broader Senegal River system, demonstrating the vital link between highland ecosystems and downstream water security.

Area: 3,172 km²
Established: 2007
Relief: Highland
Climate: Tropical

Bafing-Source Protected Area Geography

National parkKarene District

About 153 km away#6 closest

East

Outamba-Kilimi National Park: Sierra Leone National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped natural terrain within Karene District.

Investigate Outamba-Kilimi National Park as a protected area, examining its geographic footprint and significance within Sierra Leone's natural landscapes. This detailed entry provides context on the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to regional geography, serving as a key point for atlas-based exploration of conservation lands in the Karene District.

Area: 1,109 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Outamba-Kilimi National Park Protected Area

National parkGuinea-Bissau

About 156 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Cufada National Park: Guinea-Bissau's National Park Protected Landscape Identity

Mapped geography and protected area context for exploration.

Discover the geographic setting and protected landscape of Cufada National Park, a designated national park in Guinea-Bissau. This destination offers insights into the park's mapped boundaries and its role within the nation's natural terrain, providing valuable context for anyone exploring West African protected areas and regional geography through an atlas lens.

Cufada National Park Protected Landscape

Protected areaGuinea-Bissau

About 156 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Lagoas Cufada Natural Park: Explore Guinea-Bissau's Protected Area Geography and Mapped Landscape

Regional geographic context and protected landscape identity.

Lagoas Cufada Natural Park represents a key protected area within Guinea-Bissau, contributing to the nation's conservation landscape. This entry focuses on its geographic identity, providing users with mapped boundary information and an understanding of its place within the regional geography. It serves as a foundation for exploring the park's specific natural landscape characteristics and its atlas-based significance.

Lagoas Cufada Natural Park Protected Area

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Explore the Coastal Geography and Protected Landscapes of Rio Pongo

Continue your geographic discovery of the Rio Pongo protected area in Guinea through our structured map data. Analyze the unique interface of mangrove forests, tidal mudflats, and coastal wetlands that define this important ecosystem within the MoriAtlas regional collection.

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