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Historical Earthquake Records Associated with Cerros de Amotape National Park in Northern Peru

Access a structured catalogue of documented earthquakes located within the vicinity of Cerros de Amotape National Park. This resource organizes historical seismic events by their epicentre distance from the protected landscape, allowing for a clear overview of reported data. Each record includes event timing, magnitude, and precise proximity metrics, providing a transparent view of recorded activity near this significant tropical dry forest region.

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A dry forest sanctuary in the Tumbes-Piura ecoregion of northern Peru

Cerros de Amotape National Park

Cerros de Amotape National Park is a protected area located in the northernmost region of Peru, spanning the provinces of Tumbes and Contralmirante Villar in Tumbes Region and Sullana Province in Piura Region. Established on July 22, 1975, the park encompasses approximately 151,561 hectares of diverse terrain centered on the Cordillera de los Amotapes mountain range. The protected area sits at elevations ranging from 120 meters to 1,538 meters above sea level, creating a gradient of habitats that support both dry forest and tropical forest ecosystems. The park is notable for containing the Tumbes River, the only navigable river along the Peruvian coast, which flows through the protected area and provides critical aquatic habitat. As part of the Tumbes-Piura dry forests ecoregion, the park represents one of the most important remnants of Pacific tropical forest in Peru and serves as a corridor for biodiversity conservation in this biologically significant but threatened region.

Location: Peru
Park type: National park
Established: 1975
Area: 1,515.6 km²

Cerros de Amotape National Park Geography

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Investigate earthquake history near Cerros de Amotape National Park

The Cerros de Amotape National Park catalogue associates earthquakes through epicentres and park distance, without treating each link as a boundary occurrence. Dates, magnitudes, depths, places, distance measurements, and source links support review without attributing dry-forest or hill effects, assigning seismic cause, describing present hazard, or forecasting activity.

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Discover other parks after Cerros de Amotape National Park

From Cerros de Amotape National Park's earthquake records, discovery continues beyond northern Peru's dry and Pacific tropical forests in the Cordillera de los Amotapes. The following pages do not imply common national-park designation, forest habitat, proximity, geology, seismic observations, hazards, risk, regional setting, or comparable documentation.

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Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

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El Angolo Game Reserve: Mapped Terrain and Protected Forest Geography in Peru

Seasonally dry tropical forest landscapes in the Piura Region

El Angolo Game Reserve encompasses vast hectares of hilly, dry forest terrain in northwestern Peru. This wildlife reserve is defined by its complex mosaic of trees and seasonal drainages, representing a core component of the regional conservation network. Explore the geographic boundaries and ecological features that characterize this protected area within the northern Peruvian landscape.

Area: 650 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: VI
Relief: Upland

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7.6 km away#2 closest

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Reserva ecológica Arenillas Nature Reserve: Geographic Landscape and Protected Area Context

Examining dry forest ecosystems and coastal habitat boundaries

Reserva ecológica Arenillas is a significant nature reserve, distinguished by its intact dry forest and coastal mangrove systems. The area serves as a key benchmark for regional conservation efforts, offering a detailed look at the interface between tropical shrubland and maritime environments through a protected geographic lens.

Area: 131.65 km²
Established: 2001
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Tropical

Reserva ecológica Arenillas Nature Reserve

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107 km away#3 closest

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A strategic marine and mangrove ecosystem in the Guayas Province

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Area: 101.3 km²
Established: 2007
IUCN: Ib
Visitors: 23K annual

Refugio de Vida Silvestre Manglares El Morro Atlas

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Yacurí National Park: Protected Andean Lakes and Volcanic Landscape in Zamora Chinchipe

Discover highland geography and the ancient Inca Trail.

Yacurí National Park is a key protected landscape in Ecuador's southern Andes, celebrated for its remarkable collection of over 46 high-altitude lakes set within dramatic volcanic terrain. Situated in Zamora Chinchipe province, the park preserves a vital stretch of the Inca Trail, complete with archaeological sites. This national park offers a rich exploration of Andean geography, páramo ecosystems, and significant cultural heritage, making it a cornerstone of the region's protected areas.

Area: 431 km²
Established: 2009
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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110 km away#5 closest

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Podocarpus National Park: Ecuador's Diverse National Park and Protected Landscape

Discover elfin forests, paramo, and over 100 lagoons.

Podocarpus National Park, situated in southeastern Ecuador, stands as a prime example of a protected natural area at a unique biogeographic crossroads. This national park spans dramatic elevational zones, from montane rain forests to high-elevation paramo ecosystems dotted with more than 100 lagoons, offering rich mapped landscape exploration. Its significance lies in the convergence of four distinct ecological systems, contributing to exceptional biodiversity and a rich tapestry of natural terrain.

Area: 1,462.8 km²
Established: 1982
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Podocarpus National Park Protected Landscape

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128 km away#6 closest

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Reserva ecológica Manglares Churute: Mapping a Coastal Nature Reserve in Guayas Province

An ecological mosaic of mangrove forests, estuaries, and forested ridges.

Spanning from the inner Gulf of Guayaquil into the Churute hill range, Reserva ecológica Manglares Churute acts as an essential protected area within Ecuador. The region contains one of the country's most significant mangrove complexes, complemented by freshwater lagoons and unique fog-affected forest summits that support diverse wildlife populations and endemic vegetation.

Area: 471.74 km²
Established: 1979
IUCN: Ia
Relief: Mixed relief

Reserva ecológica Manglares Churute Nature Reserve

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National parkAzuay

129 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Parque nacional Cajas: Mapping the Glacial Lakes and Paramo of the Ecuadorian Andes

Geographic analysis of high-elevation protected lands

Parque nacional Cajas encompasses a rugged, glacial-sculpted plateau characterized by cushion vegetation, boggy wetlands, and frequent fog. This protected area offers deep insight into the highland Andean geography of Azuay, where water bodies and mountain ridges intersect to form an essential ecological and cultural corridor for the region.

Area: 293.89 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Visitors: 53K annual

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National parkEcuador

About 145 km away#8 closest

Northeast

El Cajas National Park National Park: Ecuador's Protected Landscape Geography and Map Context

Explore the mapped protected areas and regional geography of El Cajas National Park.

El Cajas National Park is a protected national park in Ecuador, serving as a focal point for atlas-driven geographic exploration. This page provides detailed insight into the park's mapped boundaries and its significance as a protected natural landscape within Ecuador's broader geography. Understand the context of El Cajas National Park for structured discovery of protected lands and natural terrains across South America.

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Dive deeper into understanding Cerros de Amotape National Park by examining its precise mapped boundaries and its role within Peru's broader geographic tapestry. Learn more about the unique terrain and protected landscape features that make this national park a significant site for atlas-based natural discovery. This MoriAtlas entry provides a factual foundation for appreciating the park's ecological and geographical significance, encouraging further exploration of its protected area context.

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