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Historical Catalogue of Recorded Seismic Events Near the Velká Volavka Natural Monument

This archival collection compiles historical earthquake records associated by epicentre proximity to the Velká Volavka natural monument in the Ústecký kraj region. Each entry provides a technical look at past seismic activity with details including event timing, magnitude, and precise distance from the protected site. The database serves as a resource for those researching regional seismic history through documented instrumental data, focusing on transparency and geographic association rather than predictive analysis or hazard interpretation.

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Tiny halophyte sanctuary in the Ranské středohoří hills protecting critically endangered sea plantain.

Velká Volavka Natural Monument

Velká Volavka is a very small natural monument (přírodní památka) in the Ústecký kraj of the Czech Republic, situated roughly half a kilometer southeast of the village of Volevčice in the Most district. The protected site lies at the northwestern foot of the hill also named Velká Volavka, part of the Ranské středohoří range within the broader České středohoří system, and only covers about half a hectare at elevations between roughly 262 and 274 meters. The reserve was established in 2000 by the former District Office in Most specifically to protect a fragile community of halophilous, or salt-tolerant, plants in a landscape context where such vegetation is otherwise very rare. Its most important role is as the only known location in the Most district for the critically endangered sea plantain (Plantago maritima), and it also shelters several other protected salt-loving species that together form a small but ecologically distinctive inland salt-steppe community. Despite its modest size and its industrialized surroundings, Velká Volavka is a regionally valuable botanical site, valued for preserving vegetation types that originated in older saline environments of the Bohemian lowlands and that today survive only in scattered refugia across the Czech landscape. It functions as a small but essential node in the broader network of protected areas in the Most basin, illustrating how even tiny patches of unusual habitat can carry significant conservation weight.

Location
Czechia
Park type
Natural monument
Established
2000
Area
0 km²
Highest point
344 m
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Continue from Velká Volavka's earthquake context into a separately assembled discovery set; the source is a 0.0059 km² terrestrial upland natural monument in Czechia with minor waters and lake, wetland, and hill labels. The onward profiles do not imply the same compact scale, designation, setting, earthquake evidence, proximity, documentation quality, or hazard conditions.
Watercolor painting of a low-lying saline landscape with soft green vegetation, rolling hills in the background, and a warm yellow sky.
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
12 km away#1 closest

West

Slanisko u Škrle Natural Monument and Rare Inland Saline Landscape in the Czech Republic

Geographic analysis of halophytic habitats and protected lowland terrain

The Slanisko u Škrle natural monument serves as a key reference for inland saline ecology in the Most Basin. This site preserves mineralised grasslands and rare plant communities on a south-facing slope above the Chomutovka river, providing an essential look at the intersection of geology and sensitive habitat preservation.

Area
0.034 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
Slanisko u Škrle Natural Monument
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Nature reserveÚstecký kraj
About 20 km away#2 closest

West

Pražská pole Nature Reserve: An Atlas of Wetland Recovery in Ústecký kraj

Protected wetland landscapes in the Czech Most Basin

Pražská pole is a remarkable nature reserve in the Ústecký kraj region, serving as a testament to natural recovery following deep brown coal mining. The site features a network of ten flooded subsidence depressions that host diverse aquatic communities, including specialized amphibians and dragonflies. This protected area offers significant value for understanding how industrial legacies transform into functional, high biodiversity wetland ecosystems within the Czech landscape.

Area
1.14 km²
Established
2024
IUCN
IV
Water
Major water bodies
Pražská pole Nature Reserve Geography
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Protected landscapeStředočeský kraj
About 20 km away#3 closest

South

Přírodní park Džbán: Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis of the Džbán Ridge

Forested highland and hydrological center of Středočeský kraj

Přírodní park Džbán encompasses a significant Cretaceous plateau and mixed-woodland system that functions as a triple watershed for three major river basins. The park preserves a rich mosaic of thermophilic plants and woodland fauna while maintaining the characteristic opuka geological features that define the vernacular architecture of this central Bohemian region.

Area
416 km²
Established
1994
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Přírodní park Džbán Protected Landscape Atlas
Natural monumentÚstecký kraj
21 km away#4 closest

East

V hlubokém Natural Monument: Protected Calcareous Landscapes and Terrain in Ústecký kraj

A study of rare sesleria grasslands and opuka slope geography

V hlubokém serves as a significant protected site in the Czech Republic, encompassing twenty hectares of hillside defined by soft calcareous opuka rock. This natural monument is recognized for its rare sesleria grasslands and thermophilic plant assemblages that contrast with the surrounding woodland. The protected area forms a critical link in the broader geography of the Débeř valley, offering a clear example of localized botanical diversity supported by unique alkaline substrate conditions.

Area
0.202 km²
Established
1947
IUCN
III
Relief
Upland
V hlubokém Protected Area and Geography
Nature reserveUstecky Region
22 km away#5 closest

East

Vrch Hazmburk Nature Reserve: Geographic Atlas and Protected Landscape Overview

Volcanic terrain and steppe ecosystems in the Ustecky Region

Vrch Hazmburk stands as a notable example of Neovolcanic geology, characterized by steep basalt slopes, frost-shattered cliffs, and a rich mosaic of dry grassland habitats. Located in the Ustecky Region, this protected site preserves a critical transition zone for thermophilic plants and rare invertebrates, offering a clear view of how geological movement and long-term land stability define the Bohemian lowland landscape.

Area
0.604 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mountain
Vrch Hazmburk Nature Reserve Atlas
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Natural monumentStředočeský kraj
22 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Smradovna Natural Monument: Geography and Protected Habitats in Central Bohemia

A protected stream valley system within the Stredocesky kraj region.

Smradovna preserves a unique concentration of lowland habitats, including calcareous beech forests and rare alkaline fens. This protected natural monument, located near Bilichov, is defined by its characteristic travertine springs and continuous stream-corridor ecosystem. Gain insight into the regional geography and botanical significance of this tightly knit protected landscape through our structured mapping and data.

Area
1.556 km²
Established
2014
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Smradovna Protected Area Geography
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Nature reserveStředočeský kraj
About 25 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Na Pilavě Nature Reserve: A Detailed Botanical Atlas of the Středočeský kraj Landscape

Mapping protected orchid habitats and forest flora in the Džbán highland.

Na Pilavě is a specialized nature reserve in the Kladno District, valued for its dense concentration of rare woodland orchids and the critically endangered black false hellebore. Set within the forested slopes of the Pilavské údolí, this protected area serves as a vital refuge for thermophilic plant communities and ancient deciduous forest flora.

Area
0.031 km²
Established
1969
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Na Pilavě Protected Area Map
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Natural monumentÚstí nad Labem Region
27 km away#8 closest

Southwest

Soběchlebské terasy Natural Monument: Geography and Protected Ravine Landscapes

Regional protected area analysis in the Ústí nad Labem Region

Soběchlebské terasy is a specialized natural monument situated in the Louny district, protecting a deep, narrow stream valley carved by the Černocký stream. The landscape is characterized by its steep, terraced woodland slopes, providing an essential thermophilic environment for rare orchids and oak-dominated forest fragments within the northwestern Czech Republic.

Area
0.026 km²
Established
2011
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Soběchlebské terasy Protected Area
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