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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Catalogue for Barra Honda National Park

This collection presents a catalogue of historical earthquakes with epicentres situated near the karst terrain of Barra Honda National Park. Researchers and interested parties can examine individual event data including documented magnitudes, focal depths, and geographic coordinates of seismic occurrences linked to the park area. The entries provide structured historical context derived from geological data sources, facilitating the exploration of seismic patterns within the regional geography of the Nicoya Gulf area.

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Costa Rica's underground wilderness of limestone caves and ancient geological formations

Barra Honda National Park

Barra Honda National Park is a protected area in northwestern Costa Rica, established in 1974 to preserve one of the country's most remarkable underground cave systems. Located within the Tempisque Conservation Area roughly 12 kilometers from the Tempisque River, the park centers around Barra Honda Peak, a limestone formation that rose from ancient Miocene-era islets millions of years ago. The park encompasses approximately 23 square kilometers of karst landscape characterized by sinkholes, caverns, and underground passages that have been carved over tens of millions of years by water filtering through soluble limestone. This geological wonderland remains only partially explored, with an estimated 42 caves discovered to date, making it one of Central America's most significant cave systems. The park's unique underground environment supports rare, sightless species that have evolved in complete darkness, while its surface features dry tropical forest that contrasts sharply with the mysterious world beneath.

Location: Costa Rica
Park type: National park
Established: 1974
Area: 23 km²

Barra Honda National Park Atlas

Compare reported epicentres across a 23 km² mountain, cave and karst landscape

Investigate earthquake records around Barra Honda National Park

Explore earthquake reports around Barra Honda National Park, a 23 km² terrestrial mountain park of caves and karst with minor water presence; search reported dates, magnitudes, depths, localities and calculated park distances while retaining each source. Proximity does not establish boundary occurrence, explain cave formation, document impacts, assess current hazard or predict activity.

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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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Explore more protected parks after Barra Honda National Park

The atlas follows the records associated with Barra Honda National Park with a separate selection of protected destinations. Inclusion does not imply shared caves, karst geology, Costa Rican geography, designation, earthquake catalogues, nearby locations, seismic relevance, risk, or related hazards.

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

Explore mapped park boundaries and regional natural landscapes.

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 parkGuanacaste Province

About 24 km away#2 closest

West

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

About 51 km away#3 closest

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San Lucas Island National Park: Costa Rica's Protected Island Landscape in the Gulf of Nicoya

Explore mapped tropical dry forest and coastal protected areas.

San Lucas Island National Park is a significant protected natural area situated on an island within Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya. This national park showcases a blend of unique island geography, featuring tropical dry forest ecosystems and coastal environments. Its designation as a protected landscape underscores its role in conservation and offers a distinct point of study for understanding island biodiversity and marine protected areas within the national park system of Costa Rica.

IUCN: II
Scope: Mixed
Water: Major water bodies

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National parkGuanacaste Province

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West

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

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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 parkCosta Rica

56 km away#5 closest

Northeast

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

56 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Arenal Volcano National Park: Costa Rica National Park Atlas and Mapped Terrain

Detailed geography and protected landscape context for a Costa Rican national park.

Gain a structured understanding of Arenal Volcano National Park, a protected natural area situated in Costa Rica. This page provides detailed geographic information, focusing on its mapped boundaries and landscape characteristics. It serves as a key resource for exploring the park's specific regional context and its role within the country's network of protected lands.

Area: 121.24 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Arenal Volcano National Park Protected Area

National parkCosta Rica

57 km away#7 closest

North

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

65 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Santa Rosa National Park: Guanacaste Province National Park Protected Area

Mapped natural landscape and regional geography.

Santa Rosa National Park is a vital protected area within Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province. This detail page offers an atlas-focused view of the park, highlighting its geographic setting and mapped boundaries. It serves as a primary resource for understanding the park's protected landscape identity and its contribution to regional conservation geography, supporting structured exploration for users interested in natural areas.

Area: 815.31 km²
Established: 1966
IUCN: II
Climate: Tropical

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Deepen your understanding of Barra Honda National Park by examining its specific geographic features and mapped boundaries. Delve into its role as a protected national park within Costa Rica's atlas, providing a focused viewpoint on regional conservation landscapes and natural terrain.

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