Park earthquake history

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Sanctuaire Pelagos Marine Protected Area: Comprehensive Historical Earthquake Catalogue and Records

This historical collection archives recorded seismic events associated by proximity with the maritime boundaries of Sanctuaire Pelagos. The catalogue provides a structured view of historical earthquake activity occurring throughout the broader Ligurian and Tyrrhenian marine landscape. Each entry tracks essential metadata including event date, magnitude, and calculated distance to assist in understanding the regional seismic context of this protected marine environment.

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A transnational Mediterranean sanctuary dedicated to the protection of marine mammals.

Sanctuaire Pelagos

The Sanctuaire Pelagos is a vast maritime area of approximately 87,500 square kilometers in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea, established jointly by France, Monaco, and Italy. Created through an international agreement signed in 1999 and entered into force in 2002, it is the first transboundary marine protected area focused specifically on the conservation of marine mammals in this region of the Mediterranean. Its waters are home to a remarkable diversity of cetaceans, including several species of dolphins and whales that find feeding grounds and migration corridors within the sanctuary's boundaries. The Pelagos Sanctuary is recognized as a Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Importance (ASPIM) and is on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage status, highlighting its significance for marine biodiversity and international conservation cooperation. Beyond its ecological role, the sanctuary also serves as a platform for scientific research, monitoring, and experimentation that can inform the management of marine protected areas more broadly across the Mediterranean basin.

Location: France
Park type: Marine protected area
Established: 1999
Area: 87,500 km²

Sanctuaire Pelagos Marine Area

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Past earthquakes around Sanctuaire Pelagos are connected to the sanctuary by event epicentre and distance, without being represented as occurrences within it. Investigate dates, magnitudes, depths, place names, distance measures, and source records without suggesting marine sanctuary features cause seismicity, estimating current danger, or anticipating new events.

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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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Find more parks and protected places beyond Sanctuaire Pelagos

The Sanctuaire Pelagos earthquake history transitions to a distinct set of protected destinations for wider atlas discovery. These options do not claim shared sea settings, sanctuary status, ecosystems, geology, seismic experience, geographic closeness, hazard, risk, or comparable evidence quality.

National parkItaly

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

South

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park: An Italian National Park Defined by Archipelago Geography

Discover mapped protected boundaries and regional landscape context.

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park stands as a vital protected area within Italy, characterized by its distinctive archipelago geography. This national park offers a unique lens through which to explore mapped natural landscapes, understand protected land distribution, and contextualize its regional geographic significance. Dive into the detailed mapping of its protected territories to appreciate the full scope of this significant natural asset for structured atlas discovery.

Area: 201.46 km²
Established: 1994
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park Map Atlas

National parkTuscany

Park boundaries overlap#2 closest

East

Arcipelago Toscano National Park: Protected Islands and Mediterranean Landscape Atlas

Explore Tuscany's unique archipelago geography and protected natural terrain.

Arcipelago Toscano National Park offers a unique perspective on Mediterranean island ecosystems through its comprehensive atlas and mapped landscape context. Covering seven main islands and surrounding marine areas off the coast of Tuscany, this park protects dramatic granite cliffs, endemic flora, and vital habitats for marine and avian life. Understand its geographic scope, protected boundaries, and the distinctive natural terrain that defines this significant Italian conservation landscape.

Area: 746.63 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Arcipelago Toscano National Park Protected Area

Watercolor illustration of a coastal landscape with green hills, shoreline, and blue sea under a pale yellow sky

National parkSardinia

Park boundaries overlap#3 closest

South

Asinara National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Setting

Explore mapped terrain and protected area context within Sardinia.

Asinara National Park stands as a key protected landscape within the Italian national park system, located off the coast of Sardinia. This entry provides detailed geographic context, focusing on its mapped boundaries and the unique natural terrain that defines this island sanctuary. MoriAtlas facilitates a structured discovery of Asinara National Park, enabling users to understand its protected area status and its significant position within the broader regional geography of Sardinia for atlas exploration.

Area: 51.7 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Asinara National Park Protected Landscape

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Marine protected areaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#4 closest

West

Parc maritime départemental Estérel-Théoule: Marine Protected Area and Coastal Geography

A vital Mediterranean corridor along the French Riviera coast

This marine protected area preserves a unique underwater mosaic where rocky shallows, sandy patches, and Posidonia seagrass meadows converge. Located offshore from the Estérel massif, the site provides a continuous conservation corridor between inland natural spaces and the Mediterranean Sea, offering insight into the littoral environment of the French Riviera.

Area: 3.5 km²
Water: Water-dominated
Season: Seasonal

Parc maritime départemental Estérel-Théoule Atlas

Biosphere reserveCorse

Mapped location lies within the park boundary#5 closest

Southwest

Vallée du Fango Biosphere Reserve: Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis

Mapping the natural features of the Corse watershed.

Vallée du Fango encompasses a significant protected watershed in western Corse. This reserve features a complete altitudinal gradient, ranging from Laricio pine-forested summits to a thriving coastal estuary. The site is characterized by exceptionally clear water, centuries-old holm oak woodland, and complex riparian systems that define the natural geography of this Mediterranean drainage basin.

Area: 251.1 km²
Established: 1977
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Mediterranean

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Marine protected areaMonaco

About 0.1 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Larvotto and Portier Coastal Reserve: Marine Protected Area and Coastal Habitat Atlas

Mapped marine refuge along the dense Monaco shoreline.

The Larvotto and Portier Coastal Reserve represents a distinct marine protected area in Monaco, featuring significant seagrass meadows and transplanted rocky habitats. This coastal zone acts as an essential refuge for Mediterranean biodiversity, providing a rare example of structured marine conservation embedded within a highly developed urban landscape.

Area: 0.23 km²

Larvotto and Portier Coastal Reserve Map

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State or regional parkProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

0.1 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Parc de Vaugrenier: Regional Protected Area and Archaeological Landscape in France

Wetland habitats and historic trails in Alpes-Maritimes

Parc de Vaugrenier protects a diverse hundred-hectare expanse between Antibes and Villeneuve-Loubet. Its terrain bridges Mediterranean woodland and lush freshwater meadows, distinguished by a rare collection of exotic trees and remnants of the ancient Via Julia Augusta. This park provides a quiet geographic contrast to the surrounding coastal urbanization of the French Riviera.

Area: 1 km²
Established: 1995
Visitors: 500K annual
Relief: Lowland

Parc de Vaugrenier Protected Area

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National parkLiguria

About 0.3 km away#8 closest

North

Cinque Terre National Park: Protected Area Geography and Mapped Landscape

Explore its regional context in Liguria, Italy.

Examine Cinque Terre National Park as a key protected area within the rugged geography of Italy's Liguria region. This dedicated atlas entry provides essential geographic context, detailing the park's mapped boundaries and its significance as a national park. Understand how this protected landscape fits within the broader regional terrain, offering a structured view for geographic discovery and map-based exploration of Italy's protected areas.

Area: 22 km²
Established: 1999
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Cinque Terre National Park Atlas

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Deepen your understanding of Sanctuaire Pelagos by viewing its sprawling maritime boundaries and the complex bathymetry of the northwestern Mediterranean. MoriAtlas provides the structural context needed to map this massive transboundary zone, illustrating its significance for marine life and regional conservation across the waters of France, Monaco, and Italy.

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