Park earthquake history

Examine a catalogue of registered geological events and epicentre locations surrounding the protected landscape.

Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Near Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

This collection provides a structured review of recorded earthquake events historically associated with the geography of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Each entry includes verified epicentre proximity, event dates, and recorded magnitudes, allowing users to trace seismic data points surrounding the Serra de Sintra and coastal boundaries. The data offers an objective look at regional seismic occurrences rather than providing predictive insights or hazard assessments.

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Where the Serra de Sintra meets the Atlantic coast, protecting cultural heritage and Mediterranean landscapes near Lisbon

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a protected landscape along Portugal's Portuguese Riviera, encompassing the dramatic Serra de Sintra mountain range and its transition to the Atlantic coastline. Located approximately 25 kilometers west of Lisbon, the park stretches from the foothills surrounding the historic town of Sintra westward to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe. Established as a protected area in 1981 and redesignated as a Natural Park in 1994, this IUCN Category V protected area spans roughly 145 square kilometers of coastal cliffs, forested hills, agricultural lands, and dramatic palace complexes that punctuate the landscape. The park represents a unique fusion of natural ecosystems and cultural heritage, where Romantic-era palaces such as Pena Palace and the Castle of the Moors sit atop forested peaks, and traditional wine and fruit production continues in the rolling agricultural zones below.

Location: Portugal
Park type: Protected landscape
Established: 1981
Area: 144.5 km²

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Protected Landscape

Analyze historical event magnitudes, focal depths, and geographic proximity to the coastal reserve

Searchable Seismic Activity and Epicentre Records Near Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Geological data files compile recorded seismic events catalogued by the spatial proximity of their epicetres to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Each archived entry details the event date, magnitude, focal depth, reported location, and calculated distance from the park boundaries alongside primary scientific source links.

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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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Discover Other Protected Areas and National Parks Beyond Sintra-Cascais Natural Park

Transitioning from the regional context of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park allows for the exploration of diverse protected landscapes and coastal reserves across different territories. Comparing diverse natural areas helps researchers and travelers understand regional conservation frameworks and find new destinations for mapped geographic discovery.

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Protected landscapePortugal

31 km away#1 closest

Southeast

Arrábida Natural Park: Protected Landscape Atlas and Geographic Context in Portugal

Mapped boundaries of this key Portuguese protected area.

Arrábida Natural Park is presented here as a significant protected landscape, offering rich details for geographic exploration and atlas-based research. Users can investigate its specific mapped boundaries, understand its environmental setting within Portugal, and utilize this data for comparative analysis of protected areas. This resource focuses on the park's inherent geographic identity and its role as a defined natural landscape.

Area: 176.41 km²
Established: 1976
IUCN: V
Visitors: 23.1K annual

Arrábida Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Protected landscapePortugal

61 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Aire and Candeeiros Ranges Natural Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geographic Context

Explore the mapped boundaries and natural landscape of this Portuguese protected area.

Understand the Aire and Candeeiros Ranges Natural Park as a key protected landscape in Portugal. This page offers detailed geographic information, focusing on the park's mapped boundaries and its intrinsic connection to the surrounding regional geography. It serves as a portal for atlas exploration, providing structured data for users interested in the specific protected area and its landscape characteristics within the Iberian Peninsula.

Area: 383.93 km²
Established: 1979
IUCN: V
Visitors: 31.9K annual

Aire and Candeeiros Ranges Natural Park Atlas

Protected landscapeAlentejo Litoral

99 km away#3 closest

South

Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park: A Protected Landscape in Alentejo Litoral

Explore its mapped boundaries and regional geographic context.

This detail page offers a deep dive into the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, a protected landscape situated in Portugal's Alentejo Litoral region. Understand the park's identity as a protected area through its geographic features and mapped extent. MoriAtlas facilitates a structured understanding of this natural landscape, enabling focused discovery of its protected boundaries and regional geographical significance.

Area: 895.7 km²
Established: 1988
IUCN: V
Visitors: 12.7K annual

Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park Atlas

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Protected landscapeBeja District

169 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Guadiana Valley Natural Park: Protected Landscape Discovery in Beja District

Explore its mapped geography and protected land context.

Guadiana Valley Natural Park is identified as a protected landscape, providing a specific focus for geographic study and map-based exploration. This entry details the park's unique protected-area status and its contextual placement within the expansive Beja District of southern Portugal. Understand the mapped boundaries and landscape features that define this area, serving as a key point for regional geographic understanding on MoriAtlas.

Area: 697 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: V
Visitors: 749 annual

Guadiana Valley Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Protected landscapePortalegre District

170 km away#5 closest

East

Serra de São Mamede Natural Park: A Protected Landscape Defined by Ecological Transition

Explore the unique mountain terrain and ecosystems of Portalegre District.

Delve into the geographic and ecological identity of Serra de São Mamede Natural Park, a significant protected landscape situated in Portugal's Portalegre District. This area is renowned for its dramatic quartzite ridges and its role as a crucial meeting point for Atlantic and Mediterranean plant communities, offering a unique atlas perspective on regional biodiversity. Examining its mapped boundaries and diverse terrain provides essential context for understanding its ecological importance and its distinct position within the Alentejo region's geography.

Area: 560.6 km²
Established: 1989
IUCN: V
Visitors: 4.5K annual

Serra de São Mamede Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Nature reservePortugal

204 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Serra da Estrela Natural Park: Glacial Terrain and Highest Peaks in Portugal

Explore the dramatic geography of this nature reserve.

Serra da Estrela Natural Park is a significant protected landscape in Portugal, celebrated for containing the nation's highest peak and exceptional Quaternary glacial formations. The park's terrain includes dramatic valleys carved by ice, numerous glacial lakes, and a stark alpine plateau around Torre. This nature reserve preserves a unique environment shaped by both geological history and traditional pastoralism, offering rich mapped context for understanding Portugal's mountainous geography and protected areas.

Area: 891.32 km²
Established: 1976
IUCN: V
Visitors: 7.6K annual

Serra da Estrela Natural Park Atlas

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Protected landscapeAlgarve

About 233 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Ria Formosa Natural Park Protected Landscape: Algarve Regional Geography

Explore mapped protected landscapes and regional geographic context.

Examine Ria Formosa Natural Park, a protected landscape that defines a significant portion of the Algarve's natural heritage. This atlas-focused exploration details the park's geographic features, its protected status, and its position within the wider regional geography. Understand the mapped extent of this protected landscape and its contribution to the natural context of southern Portugal.

Area: 179.01 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: V
Relief: Lowland

Ria Formosa Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Protected landscapeEsposende

286 km away#8 closest

North

Northern Littoral Natural Park Protected Landscape: Geographic Discovery and Atlas Context

Mapped protected areas and regional landscape discovery near Esposende.

Uncover the geographic identity of Northern Littoral Natural Park, a key protected landscape situated near Esposende. This MoriAtlas entry focuses on its mapped boundaries and regional significance, providing a factual basis for understanding its role within Portugal's network of protected areas. Explore the park's natural terrain and its context within the broader geography of the Norte region for comprehensive atlas-based discovery.

Area: 87.62 km²
Established: 1987
IUCN: V
Relief: Lowland

Northern Littoral Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Deepen your atlas discovery by exploring the intricate geography of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Understand its placement within Lisbon District and how its protected landscape contributes to the regional map. This park offers a rich case study in the intersection of natural terrain and human history, inviting further study of its unique ecological and geographical characteristics through structured data and mapping tools.

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