Park earthquake history

A detailed catalogue of seismic events recorded within the regional vicinity of the Linthebene wetland.

Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Associated with Kaltbrunner Riet

Access a chronological record of seismic events that have occurred in the surrounding region of Kaltbrunner Riet. This catalogue compiles data for earthquakes associated by epicentre proximity to this protected wetland in St. Gallen. Review specific event dates, recorded magnitudes, and depth measurements to understand the historical seismic profile of this Swiss plateau landscape.

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A remnant wetland of the Linthebene, protected for its traditional meadows and rich biodiversity.

Kaltbrunner Riet

The Kaltbrunner Riet is a protected nature reserve in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen, covering parts of the municipalities of Benken, Kaltbrunn, and Uznach. It lies in the Linthebene, the broad valley floor between Lake Walen (Walensee) and Lake Zurich, and represents one of the last surviving fragments of the once extensive wetland landscape that once characterized this region of eastern Switzerland. The reserve is internationally recognized as a Ramsar wetland site and also holds several national-level designations, including amphibian spawning area, lowland fen, and migratory and waterbird reserve of national importance. Large portions of the area are still managed as extensive agricultural land, particularly as traditional litter meadows (Streuwiesen), giving the landscape a distinctive cultural character that has been preserved through centuries of careful use. Pro Natura, the Swiss nature conservation organization, owns and manages the area and operates a visitor center equipped with two observation towers. The Kaltbrunner Riet is regarded as both an ecological stronghold and a cultural-historical landscape, valued as the last remaining example of a habitat type shaped by traditional meadow management.

Location: Switzerland
Park type: Nature reserve
Established: 1914
Area: 0.5 km²

Kaltbrunner Riet Nature Reserve Map and Geography

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Kaltbrunner Riet is linked to earthquake entries by epicentre coordinates and distance from the protected site, without asserting that every event lay inside it. Dates, magnitudes, depths, locations, distance readings, and sources support historical exploration while making no claim about site-related causation, present seismic danger, or future events.

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Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine
Access: Moderate access

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Relief: Mountain
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Area: 12 km²
Established: 2009
Visitors: 600K annual
Relief: Upland

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A rare natural lake within the Rhine Valley lowlands

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Area: 0.015 km²
Established: 1961
Relief: Lowland
Climate: Temperate

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Area: 0.88 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: Ia
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Area: 192.31 km²
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A glacial peninsula protected area in Baden-Württemberg

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Climate: Temperate

Bodanrück und westl. Bodensee Protected Area

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Explore the Geographic Boundaries and Protected Wetlands of Kaltbrunner Riet

Examine the detailed geographic context and protected status of Kaltbrunner Riet within the MoriAtlas database. This entry provides insight into the ecological significance and landscape history of this important wetland reserve in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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