Park earthquake history

Review recorded earthquake magnitudes, epicentre distances, and seismic depths for the Puriscal region.

Historical Catalogue of Seismic Events Recorded Near La Cangreja National Park, Costa Rica

This collection presents a structured catalogue of documented earthquakes located within the vicinity of La Cangreja National Park. Each entry provides precise data on recorded seismic events, including historical dates, depth measurements, and proximity to park boundaries as determined by USGS reporting standards. This resource serves as a transparent archive for geological research and geographic analysis of seismic activity patterns across this protected mountain landscape in San José Province.

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Mountain forest sanctuary in Costa Rica's Central Pacific region

La Cangreja National Park

La Cangreja National Park is a protected natural area located in the Puriscal Canton of San José Province in west-central Costa Rica. The park covers approximately 4,600 acres of mountainous terrain and is part of the Central Pacific Conservation Area, situated relatively close to the Pacific Ocean coast. Established as a national park in 1987, the area was previously designated as the Cerro de la Cangreja Protected Zone until its elevation to full national park status in 2002. The park is governed by Costa Rica's National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) and holds IUCN category II protection status, reflecting its significance as a national park-level conservation entity. The terrain features rugged mountain landscapes, creek systems, and waterfall formations that define its natural character.

Location: Costa Rica
Park type: National park
Established: 1987
Area: 19 km²

La Cangreja National Park Protected Area

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La Cangreja National Park’s records are grouped through reported epicentre location and calculated park distance, rather than presumed occurrence within its mountainous limits. Readers can compare when each event happened, its magnitude and depth, the named locality, separation, and cited source for context without assigning seismic cause to park conditions, defining current hazard, or forecasting 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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The La Cangreja National Park earthquake history leads to an independent collection of protected destinations. These links do not indicate shared national-park designation, natural settings, geology, seismic evidence, geographic closeness, hazards, risk, or equivalent source coverage.

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Explore the mapped terrain and park boundaries.

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Area: 52 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Carara National Park Protected Area

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Manuel Antonio National Park: Protected Landscape and Geographic Detail

Mapped boundaries and regional atlas context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Manuel Antonio National Park, a notable national park located in Puntarenas Province. This detail entry provides essential geographic context, focusing on mapped park boundaries and regional terrain. Understand its protected-area identity and its contribution to the natural atlas through detailed exploration tools designed for geographic discovery.

Area: 275.87 km²
Established: 1972
IUCN: II
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Manuel Antonio National Park Atlas

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Tapantí National Park: Costa Rica National Park Atlas and Mapped Landscape Exploration

Explore protected boundaries and natural terrain within its geographic setting.

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Braulio Carrillo National Park represents a vital protected area, offering deep insights into its geographic setting within Heredia Province. This entry provides a focused view on the park's mapped boundaries and its identity as a national park, contributing essential data for regional geography and landscape atlas exploration. Understand the character of its protected terrain and its place within the broader mapped context.

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Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Braulio Carrillo National Park Protected Area

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Poás Volcano National Park: National Park Protected Landscape in Alajuela Province

Mapped park boundaries and regional terrain context.

Poás Volcano National Park represents a vital protected landscape within Costa Rica's Alajuela Province. This detail page offers an atlas-centric view, emphasizing the park's geographic identity, its specific mapped boundaries, and its significance as a national park. Explore the natural terrain and understand the regional context of this protected area, ideal for geographic discovery and landscape exploration.

Area: 65 km²
Established: 1971
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Poás Volcano National Park Atlas Entry

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Juan Castro Blanco National Park: National Park Boundaries and Alajuela Province Geography

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Juan Castro Blanco National Park offers a distinct protected landscape for geographic study within Alajuela Province. This national park serves as a key entity for exploring mapped boundaries, understanding local terrain, and situating its protected area within the broader atlas of Costa Rica. Delve into the specific geographic context and natural landscape features that define this important park.

Area: 145 km²
Established: 1992
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Juan Castro Blanco National Park Protected Area

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Los Quetzales National Park: Costa Rica National Park Landscape and Mapped Geography

Explore protected area boundaries and regional terrain context.

Los Quetzales National Park, a designated national park within Costa Rica, offers a focused entry point for exploring protected landscapes. This page provides detailed insight into the park's geographic setting, emphasizing its mapped boundaries and its role within the national atlas. Users can discover the specific landscape characteristics and regional terrain that define Los Quetzales National Park, enriching their understanding of Costa Rican protected areas.

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Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Los Quetzales National Park Atlas

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Mapped Boundaries and Volcanic Terrain

Irazú Volcano National Park stands as a distinct protected area within the landscape of Cartago Province, Costa Rica. This page provides an atlas-centric view, detailing the park's mapped boundaries and its identity as a national park. Explore the volcanic geography and regional context, understanding its contribution to the protected lands of Central America.

Area: 20 km²
Established: 1955
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Irazú Volcano National Park Atlas

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Understanding La Cangreja National Park's mapped terrain and protected landscape identity is key to appreciating its role in San José Province's geography. Further exploration will reveal more about its unique natural features and how it fits into the structured atlas of protected areas. Discover the detailed geographic context that defines this important national park for comprehensive landscape analysis.

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