Park earthquake history

Review recorded seismic activity, event magnitudes, and epicentre locations near this park.

Historical Catalogue of Recorded Earthquakes Near Dwingelderveld National Park in Drenthe

Access a structured collection of historical earthquake records associated by proximity to the landscape of Dwingelderveld National Park. This catalogue provides transparent data for each event, including measured magnitude, focal depth, and the calculated distance from the park boundaries. The records offer insight into the local seismic context through a curated geographic lens without making claims about future activity.

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The largest wet heathland in Western Europe, spanning the Drenthe plateau with ancient burial mounds, pingo lakes, and species-rich heath communities.

Dwingelderveld National Park

Dwingelderveld National Park is a protected natural area in the Dutch province of Drenthe, established in 1991. The park encompasses approximately 37 square kilometers of heathland, peat bogs, and wetlands, making it the largest wet heathland in Western Europe. Located in the triangular area between the villages of Dwingeloo, Ruinen, and Beilen, the park features a distinctive landscape of alternating sandy ridges and wet depressions, with over forty natural pools known as vennen. The terrain shows the imprint of ancient human activity, with Celtic fields and burial mounds still visible across the heath, alongside medieval cart tracks that once linked northern Germany to the Netherlands. The park is jointly managed by Staatsbosbeheer (the State Forest Service) and Natuurmonumenten, and holds Natura 2000 designation as a site of European conservation importance.

Location: Netherlands
Park type: National park
Established: 1991
Area: 37 km²

Dwingelderveld National Park protected landscape

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Around Dwingelderveld National Park, reported earthquake epicentres are organized by calculated distance from the protected heathland rather than by any inferred link to its peat bogs, wetlands, or sandy rises. Readers can compare dates, magnitudes, depths, localities, sources, and park-distance values as historical evidence without treating the catalogue as proof of habitat effects, current risk, or recurrence.

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A distinct discovery group appears after the earthquake records for Dwingelderveld National Park. Its park pages are not claimed to share protected status, landscape features, earthquake history, geological setting, geographic closeness, seismic relevance, hazard, risk, or comparable catalogue detail.

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National parkDrenthe

4.6 km away#1 closest

Northwest

Drents-Friese Wold National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Exploration in Drenthe

Explore unique heathlands, drift-sands, and regional natural geography.

This entry details Drents-Friese Wold National Park, a crucial protected landscape in the Drenthe province. Understand its mapped boundaries, distinctive heath and drift-sand terrain, and its significance as a natural area. Discover the park's regional geographic setting and its role in the broader Dutch landscape atlas, providing context for its unique ecological and historical character.

Area: 61 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Drents-Friese Wold National Park Atlas

National parkDrenthe

8.6 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Drentsche Aa National Park: Preserved Cultural Landscape & River Valley Geography

Explore Drenthe's unique protected lands and mapped terrain.

Drentsche Aa National Park stands as a testament to a landscape preserved from the mid-19th century, offering a rare glimpse into traditional Dutch rural life. Situated in the province of Drenthe, this protected area features one of the last relatively untouched river systems in the Netherlands, characterized by meandering brooks, ancient hedgerows, and distinctive esdorp villages. The park's geography is influenced by the Saalien ice age Hondsrug ridge, creating a unique terrain of heathlands, sand dunes, and rolling landscapes ideal for atlas-based discovery.

Area: 100 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Drentsche Aa National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkOverijssel

16 km away#3 closest

West

Weerribben-Wieden National Park: A Premier Lowland Peat Bog National Park in Overijssel

Explore mapped protected wetlands and unique hydrological landscapes.

Weerribben-Wieden National Park stands as a remarkable example of a large-scale lowland peat bog ecosystem, recognized as the most extensive and well-preserved in Northwestern Europe. Located in the Overijssel province, this protected area showcases a complex mosaic of interconnected waterways, expansive reed beds, and marshy woodlands. Our platform provides structured geographic context, enabling detailed map-based discovery of the park's unique terrain and ecological significance as a vital conservation landscape.

Area: 105 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Weerribben-Wieden National Park Atlas

Nature reserveNetherlands

About 23 km away#4 closest

Southwest

Olde Maten en Veerslootlanden Nature Reserve: Peatland and Strip Field Atlas

A preserved Natura 2000 cultural landscape in Overijssel

Discover the narrow pipe shaped parcels of Olde Maten en Veerslootlanden, a uniquely preserved peat meadow reserve in the eastern Netherlands. The landscape features a high concentration of alder woodlands, species rich ditches, and historic duck decoys that define this significant regional ecosystem.

Area: 7.95 km²
Established: 2013
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial

Olde Maten en Veerslootlanden Nature Reserve

Nature reserveOverijssel

27 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Zwarte Meer Nature Reserve: Exploring the Wetland Geography of the Dutch Border Lakes

A vital protected freshwater habitat in the province of Overijssel.

Zwarte Meer stands as a cornerstone of the Dutch border lake system, offering a vast expanse of open water and protected reed marshes. This nature reserve provides essential ecological continuity within the regional landscape of Overijssel, serving as a sanctuary for waterbirds and a prime example of managed wetland terrain within the European protected area network.

Area: 21.62 km²
Established: 1940
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Zwarte Meer Nature Reserve Atlas

Nature reserveOverijssel

36 km away#6 closest

Southeast

Engbertsdijksvenen Nature Reserve: Mapping Dutch Raised Bog and Peatland Landscapes

Protected high moor geography in the Overijssel region

Engbertsdijksvenen is a significant nature reserve in the eastern Netherlands, renowned for its extensive living raised bog and diverse peatland habitats. The site showcases a rare mosaic of open water, heathland, and bog forest, serving as a landmark for ecological restoration and wetland geography in the province of Overijssel.

Area: 10 km²
Relief: Upland
Climate: Temperate
Access: Easy access

Engbertsdijksvenen Nature Reserve Atlas

Protected areaFlevoland

39 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Ketelmeer & Vossemeer: Protected Area Geography, Boundaries, and Landscape Context

Mapping freshwater lake dynamics in the Flevoland and Overijssel border region.

Ketelmeer & Vossemeer constitutes a significant Natura 2000 wetland complex where riverine floodplains meet engineered polder landscapes. This analysis provides insights into the site's role as a critical Important Bird Area and its position within the broader IJssel delta network of lakes and water channels.

Area: 38.43 km²
Established: 2013
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

Ketelmeer & Vossemeer Protected Area

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National parkFriesland

40 km away#8 closest

Northwest

De Alde Feanen National Park: Explore Friesland's Historic Peat Bog Landscape

Protected wetland terrain and abundant birdlife in the Netherlands.

Delve into the intricate mapped geography of De Alde Feanen National Park, a national park renowned for its exceptional lowland peat bog ecosystem. This protected area in Friesland showcases a unique terrain comprising shallow lakes, reed beds, and historic peat extraction pools, offering significant ecological and cultural value. The park's landscape provides vital habitats and serves as a testament to the region's long history of human engagement with wetland environments, making it a key destination for atlas-driven geographic discovery.

Area: 25 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

De Alde Feanen National Park Protected Area

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Deepen your understanding of Dwingelderveld National Park by continuing your exploration of its unique geography and protected status. MoriAtlas enables detailed examination of the park's landscape context, its defining features like the extensive wet heathland and numerous natural pools, and its place within the Drenthe region. Investigate the mapped terrain and discover the layered natural and archaeological history that makes Dwingelderveld a significant entity in the atlas of protected areas.

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