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A detailed catalogue of historical seismic records mapped by distance to the reserve boundary

Asan Conservation Reserve Earthquake History: Recorded Seismic Events and Regional Activity

Explore a curated historical record of seismic events that have occurred in the vicinity of the Asan Conservation Reserve. This catalogue provides data on past earthquake magnitudes, epicentre coordinates, and depths, offering a geographic perspective on seismic occurrences within the Doon Valley and surrounding Uttarakhand region. All records are associated based on calculated distances from the reserve, serving as a primary source for regional seismic history and geographic analysis.

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Uttarakhand's first Ramsar site, a manmade wetland at the confluence of the Yamuna and Asan rivers.

Asan Conservation Reserve

The Asan Conservation Reserve is a wetland of national and international significance in northern India, situated where the Asan River meets the Eastern Yamuna Canal at the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border in the Doon Valley of Dehradun district. Created in 1967 by the construction of the Asan Barrage, the reservoir, also known as Dhalipur Lake, forms a calm, year-round water body that has matured into one of North India's most important bird habitats. In 2020 it became Uttarakhand's first designated Ramsar site, formally recognizing its value as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Beyond its ecological role, the site combines engineering, hydrology, and biodiversity in a single compact landscape. The barrage feeds water to the Kulhal and Khara hydroelectric power stations along the Eastern Yamuna Canal and shapes the seasonal character of the wetland. The reserve attracts a substantial mix of resident and migratory birdlife, including threatened species tracked by the IUCN Red List, making it a focal point for birdwatchers, conservation researchers, and naturalists visiting the Doon Valley. The conservation reserve reflects a wider shift in how India values engineered and manmade wetlands. Where the barrage was once appreciated mainly as a hydropower and irrigation structure, the resulting reservoir is now recognized as a biodiversity refuge and a protected natural area in its own right, drawing visitors throughout the cool and migratory seasons.

Location: India
Park type: Wildlife reserve
Established: 1967
Area: 4 km²

Asan Conservation Reserve Atlas

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Investigate recorded earthquake history near Asan Conservation Reserve

For Asan Conservation Reserve, earthquake entries are associated by the locations of reported epicentres and their calculated distance from the reserve, not by a boundary or impact claim. Each record retains its date, magnitude, depth, reported place, distance value, and source access so readers can examine what the catalogue documents without inferring future hazard.

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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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Continue to other protected parks from Asan Conservation Reserve

Once the entries associated with Asan Conservation Reserve have been reviewed, an independent collection leads to additional protected park pages. These destinations are not represented as sharing earthquake records, island environments, legal classifications, geological traits, proximity, hazards, or seismic relevance.

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Kalesar National Park: Exploring Haryana's Unique Sal Forest Protected Landscape

Discover mapped terrain and regional geography within the Shivalik foothills.

Kalesar National Park, located in the Shivalik foothills of Haryana, is a crucial protected area renowned for its natural sal forest, a rare ecological feature in the state. Spanning approximately 53 square kilometers, the park's diverse terrain offers insights into regional geography and conservation, serving as a vital habitat for leopards and a corridor for wild elephants. Its mapped boundaries encompass a unique landscape that contrasts sharply with surrounding agricultural lands, making it a significant point of study for protected-area enthusiasts.

Area: 53 km²
Established: 2003
IUCN: IV
Relief: Highland

Kalesar National Park protected area

National parkIndia

About 18 km away#2 closest

West

Simbalbara National Park: National Park in India's Himalayan Foothills

Explore its dense sal forests and unique terrain.

Simbalbara National Park is a protected area recognized for its extensive sal forests and its role as a vital habitat for tigers and other large mammals in the Himalayan foothills of India. The park's landscape is defined by the Kiyarda Dun valley, featuring a mix of dense forest-covered slopes, open grassy glades, and a perennial stream. This protected area offers a representative sample of the sal-dominated forest ecosystems at lower Himalayan elevations, providing a distinct geographic and ecological context for exploration.

Area: 27.88 km²
Established: 2010
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Simbalbara National Park Atlas

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Wildlife reserveHimachal Pradesh

About 27 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Renuka Sanctuary: Protected Wildlife Reserve and Ramsar Wetland Site in Himachal Pradesh

Ecological catchment and forest basin in the low Himalayan hills

Renuka Sanctuary is a dedicated wildlife reserve in Himachal Pradesh defined by the expansive Renuka Lake and its surrounding dry deciduous forest cover. This Ramsar wetland area protects the critical catchment zone of the state's largest natural lake, offering a unique intersection of conservation land and culturally significant natural terrain.

Area: 4.028 km²
Water: Major water bodies

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National parkUttarakhand

About 60 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Rajaji National Park: Uttarakhand National Park and Tiger Reserve Landscape

Sivalik Hills geography and protected area context

Rajaji National Park is a vital protected landscape situated in the Uttarakhand region of India, recognized as both a national park and a tiger reserve. Its territory spans across the Sivalik Hills, offering a diverse terrain characterized by deciduous forests and riparian ecosystems. The park's location along the Ganga river significantly influences its ecology, providing a unique geographic context for its protected status and wildlife significance.

Area: 820.5 km²
Established: 1983
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Rajaji National Park Protected Area

National parkUttarkashi District

About 92 km away#5 closest

Northeast

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park: Exploring India's Uttarkashi District Protected Landscape

Mapped protected area boundaries and regional geographic context.

Investigate Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, a key protected area in Uttarkashi District, India. This resource provides essential information on its designation as a national park, focusing on its geographic spread, mapped landscape features, and its placement within the regional atlas for comprehensive discovery. Understand the distinctiveness of this protected land's terrain and its role in conservation geography.

Area: 958 km²
Established: 1955
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Wildlife reserveUttar Pradesh

109 km away#6 closest

South

Haiderpur Wetland Wildlife Reserve: Exploring the Ganges Floodplain and Migratory Flyways

A critical Ramsar-designated freshwater marshland within Uttar Pradesh

Spanning over 6,900 hectares, Haiderpur Wetland represents a significant protected area where open water and floodplain terrain create a haven for migratory birds along the Central Asian Flyway. The reserve, positioned within the broader Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, offers a detailed look at how artificial water control impacts local riverine biodiversity and landscape development in North India.

Area: 69 km²
Established: 1984
Water: Water-dominated

Haiderpur Wetland Geography and Atlas

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Protected areaPunjab

About 128 km away#7 closest

Northwest

Ropar Wetland: Geographic Mapping of a Punjab Freshwater Protected Landscape

Riverine and lacustrine geography in the Shivalik foothills.

Ropar Wetland stands as a significant protected area within the Punjab region, defined by its man-made reservoir origin and subsequent ecological maturation. This site serves as a vital transition point between the Shivalik hills and the Indo-Gangetic plains, hosting a dense variety of marshland, forest, and open water habitats that support rare reptile species and extensive bird populations.

Area: 13.65 km²
Established: 1952
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subtropical

Ropar Wetland Protected Area

National parkUttarakhand

130 km away#8 closest

Southeast

Jim Corbett National Park: Uttarakhand National Park and Protected Landscape Atlas

Mapped Boundaries and Regional Geographic Context

Jim Corbett National Park offers a specific entry point for understanding protected landscapes and their geographic significance. As a designated national park within Uttarakhand, India, it provides a distinct case study for exploring mapped boundaries and regional natural terrain. This detailed view allows for a deep dive into the park's identity as a protected area, highlighting its placement within the larger atlas of India's natural heritage and its contribution to the Himalayan geographic narrative.

Area: 1,288.31 km²
Established: 1936
IUCN: II
Visitors: 365K annual

Jim Corbett National Park Protected Area

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