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Reviewing historical seismic event archives, epicentre proximity, and depth metrics

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History for the Saltbæk Vig Nature Reserve

This collection provides a structured catalogue of historical earthquakes with epicentres identified in proximity to the Saltbæk Vig nature reserve. Each record includes event dates, magnitudes, and precise distances from this brackish lagoon, offering a clear view of regional seismic history. The records are derived from verified geological data to ensure accurate geographical context for the surrounding Zealand landscape.

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A brackish lagoon on Zealand shaped by a failed 19th-century land reclamation project.

Saltbæk Vig

Saltbæk Vig is a large shallow brackish lagoon on the northwestern coast of Zealand, Denmark, located a few kilometers northeast of the town of Kalundborg. Covering roughly 16 square kilometers, it is the largest lake in western Zealand and the fifth largest lake in Denmark, even though the water body is essentially a former coastal inlet rather than a natural inland lake. The lagoon originated from an ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful 19th-century land reclamation project that aimed to drain the inlet and convert it into farmland. When the effort was finally abandoned in the early 20th century, the resulting brackish basin gradually developed into a rich wetland habitat for waterbirds and coastal vegetation. Today, Saltbæk Vig is protected and recognized as part of Denmark's Natura 2000 network. Its significance lies in the combination of cultural-industrial history, visible landscape engineering, and ecological recovery. The site illustrates how human intervention in the coastal zone can fail and subsequently transform into a valued natural area, making Saltbæk Vig an interesting example of unintended ecological restoration.

Location: Denmark
Park type: Nature reserve
Established: 1992
Area: 26 km²

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Documented earthquakes around Saltbæk Vig are related to the protected place by mapped epicentre and calculated distance, not confirmation of events inside its limits. Browse dates, magnitudes, depths, reported places, distance measures, and cited sources without assigning seismic causes to coastal or wetland features, estimating current danger, or forecasting new earthquakes.

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Nekselø Nature Reserve: An Atlas Entry for the Unique Steppe-Climate Island in Denmark

Coastal geography and protected wetland terrain in Kalundborg Kommune

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Area: 2.2 km²
Established: 1951
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Mixed

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South

Flasken Nature Reserve: Mapped Protected Landscapes in Kalundborg Municipality

Coastal river mouths and brackish lagoon ecology

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Established: 1979
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate
Access: Access unknown

Flasken Nature Reserve Atlas

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Northwest

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

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Northwest

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

39 km away#5 closest

West

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Mapping island habitats, reefs, and fjord geography in Denmark

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Area: 458.23 km²
Established: 2011
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Horsens Fjord, havet øst for og Endelave Protected Area

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41 km away#6 closest

Northwest

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Coastal cliffs, dunes, and rare calcareous ecosystems

Nordby Bakker preserves one of the largest continuous dry grassland complexes in Denmark, set upon a prominent glacial terminal moraine. Located at the northern tip of Samsø, this protected area features a unique synthesis of coastal dunes, beach ridges, and inland lakes that support a distinct array of rare plant and insect species within the central Kattegat region.

Area: 6.28 km²
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate
Scope: Mixed

Nordby Bakker Protected Area Map

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National parkDenmark

47 km away#7 closest

Northwest

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

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About 51 km away#8 closest

South

Stigsnæs-Borreby-Basnæs Nor Nature Reserve: Mapped Geography and Coastal Landscape Context

Protected wetlands and migration corridors in southern Denmark

Stigsnæs-Borreby-Basnæs Nor encompasses a complex interplay of manor-influenced farmland, reed-fringed shallows, and essential marshlands. This nature reserve functions as a critical funnel for migratory raptors and waterfowl on the southwestern edge of the Zealand coast. The area integrates deep cultural history with internationally recognized habitats, offering a clear window into the coastal terrain and wetland structure of the region.

Area: 12.15 km²
Established: 1978
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Mixed

Stigsnæs-Borreby-Basnæs Nor Protected Area

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