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A chronological catalogue of regional seismic activity associated by proximity to the park boundary.

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Records Near El Rey National Park, Argentina

This collection provides a structured record of historical earthquakes that have occurred within the proximity of El Rey National Park in Salta Province. The catalogue tracks seismic events by epicentre distance, providing technical details including magnitude and depth for each recorded incident. Users can examine these data points to understand the seismic context of the Argentine Yungas region through a transparent, factual, and chronological presentation of historical information.

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Yungas wilderness protecting Argentina's subtropical mountain forests

El Rey National Park

El Rey National Park is a protected area in northwestern Argentina, situated in the Anta Department of Salta Province within the Argentine Northwest region. The park encompasses 441.62 square kilometers of rugged terrain in the Southern Andean Yungas, a biodiverse ecoregion characterized by steep mountain slopes, cloud forests, and transitional ecosystems that bridge the tropical lowlands with the highland grasslands of the Andes. Located approximately 80 kilometers from the provincial capital of Salta city, the park preserves one of the most representative samples of this montane subtropical forest ecosystem in Argentina. The park's elevation gradient from 750 to 2,000 meters supports remarkable ecological diversity, with flora organized into distinct vegetation tiers that reflect the changing climate and habitat conditions across the slope. The warm climate receives between 500 and 700 millimeters of rainfall annually, creating the moist conditions that sustain the Yungas' characteristic cloud forests and the abundant wildlife they support. The area holds significant cultural value as well, having been inhabited by indigenous farming communities who represent the oldest human inhabitants of the Yungas region, leaving behind archaeological evidence of their presence.

Location: Argentina
Park type: National park
Area: 441.6 km²
Highest point: 2,000 m

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Examine recorded earthquake history associated with El Rey National Park

El Rey National Park earthquake records are organized through epicentres and park distance, rather than verified location within its boundary. Dates, magnitudes, depths, places, distance values, and sources make historical comparisons possible without connecting park conditions to seismic cause, defining current hazard, or forecasting future 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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A separate discovery route follows the earthquake catalogue associated with El Rey National Park. Its destinations are not evidence of common national-park status, landscapes, earthquake observations, geological character, closeness, seismic significance, hazards, risk, or equivalent record coverage.

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Area: 763.06 km²
Established: 1979
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Los Cardones National Park: National Park Protected Landscape in Salta Province

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Area: 650 km²
Established: 1996
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Los Cardones National Park Protected Area

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Baritú National Park National Park: Mapped Protected Landscapes in Argentina's Geography

Understand the natural terrain and geographic setting of this Argentinian park.

Baritú National Park represents a distinct national park entity within Argentina, crucial for understanding the country's protected landscapes and regional geography. This page provides specific atlas-level detail on its mapped boundaries and the surrounding natural terrain. Explore Baritú National Park as a key geographic feature contributing to the broader understanding of conservation areas across South America, grounded in factual, map-oriented discovery.

Area: 720 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Aconquija National Park: Southern Andean Yungas Protected Landscape in Tucumán Province

Explore its montane forest and mapped geographic context.

Aconquija National Park is a significant federal protected area located in Tucumán Province, Argentina. This national park is dedicated to conserving the diverse Southern Andean Yungas montane forest ecosystem, characterized by a dramatic elevational gradient. Its landscapes transition from cloud forest to high alpine terrain, offering a unique opportunity to study and appreciate a well-preserved montane environment within a critical geographic region. Discover the mapped extent and ecological importance of this protected area.

Area: 700 km²
Established: 1995
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Copo National Park: A Vital Dry Chaco Protected Landscape in Argentina

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Area: 1,181.18 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: II
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Reserva nacional de flora y fauna de Tariquía: Atlas and Geographic Protected Area Overview

Montane cloud forest and subandean river valleys in Tarija

This wildlife reserve preserves the most intact stands of Yungas Tucumano-Boliviano forest in Bolivia. Featuring a dramatic vertical zonation from foothill selva to high-elevation pine woodlands, the area serves as a primary hub for ecological research and conservation in the rugged landscapes of Tarija near the Argentine border.

Area: 2,468.7 km²
Established: 1989
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Subtropical

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Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas: Protected Andean Puna Landscapes and Geographic Overview

Integrated management area and high-altitude habitat in Potosí, Bolivia.

Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas covers nearly 60,000 hectares of arid puna in the municipality of Villazón, representing a key intersection of biodiversity and local pastoral traditions. The area features a complex mosaic of piedmont slopes, rolling foothills, and seasonal water networks that provide essential habitat for the Andean condor and large vicuña populations. This protected landscape offers a unique look at high-altitude land management in the transitional zone between the Altiplano and the Eastern Cordillera.

Area: 584.8 km²
Established: 2018
Relief: Highland
Climate: Arid

Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas Protected Area

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East

El Impenetrable National Park: A Protected National Park within Argentina's Geography

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Delve into El Impenetrable National Park, a designated national park situated in Argentina. This entry provides critical geographic context, detailing its mapped protected area boundaries and its role within the national landscape. Understand its unique regional setting and explore its significance as a protected natural space for atlas-based discovery.

Area: 1,289 km²
Established: 2014
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Subtropical

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Delve deeper into the structured geographic data for El Rey National Park. Understanding its specific location, mapped boundaries, and its significance within Salta Province enhances your appreciation of Argentina's protected landscapes. This exploration supports a broader comprehension of regional park distribution and natural terrain across the continent.

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