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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Data for Santa Rosa National Park, Costa Rica

This resource provides a structured catalogue of seismic events recorded near the boundaries of Santa Rosa National Park. Each entry tracks individual earthquake occurrences sourced from geological data, documenting variables such as epicentre location, depth, and magnitude relative to the protected landscape of Guanacaste. Use these records to analyze regional seismic trends and the distribution of historical activity across the local terrain.

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Historic Guanacaste park protecting tropical dry forests and pivotal 19th-century battlefield

Santa Rosa National Park

Santa Rosa National Park is a protected area in Guanacaste Province, northwestern Costa Rica, established in 1966. The park encompasses approximately 390 square kilometers of terrestrial land and 426 square kilometers of marine territory, making it one of the larger national parks in the country. It forms a critical component of the Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site, a globally recognized conservation landscape that spans much of northern Guanacaste. The park's dual identity combines significant historical importance as the site of the Battle of Santa Rosa, where Costa Rican forces defeated filibuster William Walker in 1856, with remarkable ecological diversity spanning tropical dry forests, mangroves, savannas, and coastal ecosystems.

Location: Costa Rica
Park type: National park
Established: 1966
Area: 815.3 km²

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Examine historical earthquakes around Santa Rosa National Park

Historical earthquakes around Santa Rosa National Park are related to the park by event epicentre and calculated distance, not confirmation of occurrence within it. Examine dates, magnitudes, depths, locations, distance figures, and cited records without attributing seismic causes to coastal or park characteristics, assessing 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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After the Santa Rosa National Park earthquake data, continue to a stand-alone range of parks and protected places. These destinations are not presented as sharing coastal landscapes, national park designation, ecosystems, geology, seismicity, proximity, hazard conditions, risk, or the same record quality.

National parkGuanacaste Province

0 km away#1 closest

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Guanacaste National Park: A Protected Landscape within Guanacaste Province's Geography

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscape context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Guanacaste National Park, a significant national park located within Guanacaste Province. This entry provides a focused view of its geographic features, mapped protected areas, and its role within the regional terrain. Understand the park's specific natural landscape character and its placement in the broader atlas of conservation lands.

Area: 340 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Guanacaste National Park protected area details

National parkGuanacaste Province

26 km away#2 closest

South

Las Baulas Marine National Park: Protected Marine Landscape Atlas in Guanacaste Province

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

Las Baulas Marine National Park represents a vital protected marine territory within Costa Rica. This entry offers an atlas-oriented perspective, detailing the park's geographic scope and its specific mapped boundaries. Users can explore its significance as a protected landscape, understand its relationship to the broader regional geography of Guanacaste Province, and utilize this information for structured natural landscape discovery.

Area: 175 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Las Baulas Marine National Park protected area

National parkGuanacaste Province

About 34 km away#3 closest

East

Rincón de la Vieja National Park: Costa Rican National Park Atlas Entry

Mapped protected landscape and regional geography.

Gain a structured understanding of Rincón de la Vieja National Park as a key protected area within Guanacaste Province. This detail page offers an atlas-focused perspective, highlighting its mapped boundaries and regional geographic significance. Explore how this national park contributes to the protected landscapes of Costa Rica, providing essential context for geographic discovery.

Area: 141.61 km²
Established: 1973
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

Rincón de la Vieja National Park Protected Landscape

National parkCosta Rica

45 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Palo Verde National Park: Costa Rica's Protected Landscape Geography and Map Context

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Delve into the geographic identity of Palo Verde National Park, a protected area within Costa Rica. This detail entry focuses on its mapped landscape, providing context for its protected boundaries and regional setting. Understand how Palo Verde National Park fits into the broader atlas of Costa Rican geography, offering a factual basis for exploring its specific natural terrain and its significance as a national park within Central America's rich biodiversity.

Area: 184 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Palo Verde National Park Protected Landscape

National parkCosta Rica

45 km away#5 closest

East

Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park: Costa Rica National Park Geographic Context

Mapped protected landscape and regional park geography.

Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park offers a focused lens for understanding protected natural areas within Costa Rica. Explore its specific geographic footprint and the surrounding regional context to appreciate its significance as a mapped protected landscape. This detailed view supports a structured discovery of the park's identity, helping users grasp its place within the national atlas.

Area: 43 km²
Established: 2019
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Miravalles Jorge Manuel Dengo National Park Atlas

National parkGuanacaste Province

About 52 km away#6 closest

South

Diriá National Park: Protected Landscape Atlas within Guanacaste Province

National Park geographic context and mapped terrain.

Examine Diriá National Park as a distinct protected area within Guanacaste Province. This detailed entry focuses on its geographic identity, mapped boundaries, and natural landscape characteristics. Understand how this national park contributes to the regional atlas, offering a clear view of its protected status and natural terrain features for focused discovery.

Area: 28 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Diriá National Park Protected Area

National parkCosta Rica

60 km away#7 closest

East

Tenorio Volcano National Park: National Park Geographic Context in Costa Rica

Map exploration of its volcanic terrain and protected area boundaries.

Delve into Tenorio Volcano National Park, a key national park entity situated within Costa Rica's vibrant geography. This page provides detailed atlas-style information, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries, its characteristic volcanic landscape, and its role in understanding the broader distribution of protected areas across the country. Understand the park's specific geographic identity and its contribution to the nation's natural heritage.

Area: 129 km²
Established: 1976
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Tenorio Volcano National Park Atlas

National parkCosta Rica

65 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Barra Honda National Park: Costa Rican Protected Landscape and Geographic Atlas

Mapped boundaries and regional park geography.

Barra Honda National Park stands as a notable protected area, offering a distinct geographic profile within Costa Rica. Its designation as a national park underscores its importance for landscape conservation and atlas exploration. This entry details the park's mapped terrain and its contribution to understanding the regional geography, providing a focused view for those interested in protected land distribution and natural context.

Area: 23 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Delve deeper into the atlas-informed geography of Santa Rosa National Park. Understanding its mapped features and protected-area status within Guanacaste Province provides essential context for appreciating its unique landscape. This structured approach to park discovery supports a richer comprehension of conservation geographies and natural terrains, moving beyond simple location data.

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