Park earthquake history

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Recorded Historical Earthquake Activity Associated with Piatra Craiului National Park

This collection provides a structured review of seismic events recorded within the regional geography of Piatra Craiului National Park. The catalogue organizes data by epicentre distance, date, and magnitude to offer insight into the tectonic context surrounding this Southern Carpathian mountain range. Researchers and visitors can trace historical records associated with the area through reliable geophysical data sources.

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Romania's majestic karst mountain stronghold in the Southern Carpathians

Piatra Craiului National Park

Piatra Craiului National Park is a protected mountain landscape in south-central Romania, occupying a dramatic karst massif within the Southern Carpathians. The park encompasses the eponymous Piatra Craiului mountain range, a narrow, saw-like ridge approximately 25 kilometers in length that rises sharply above the surrounding valleys and foothills. The highest peak, Vârful La Om, reaches 2,238 meters above sea level, making this one of the most prominent and visually striking mountain landscapes in Romania. The name translates from Romanian as King's Rock or The Rock of the Prince, reflecting the towering, regal appearance of the limestone crests that characterize the range. The park covers an area of nearly 15,000 hectares and represents one of Romania's most important biodiversity refuges, protecting a complex mosaic of alpine meadows, steep forested slopes, deep gorges, and extensive karst cave systems.

Location: Romania
Park type: National park
Established: 2000
Area: 147.7 km²
Highest point: 2,238 m

Piatra Craiului National Park Protected Area

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Search Earthquake Epicentres Near Piatra Craiului National Park

Seismic records compile documented geological events mapped by their spatial proximity to Piatra Craiului National Park, calculating the exact distance from each documented epicentre. Each entry offers verified details for comparison, listing exact dates, magnitudes, focal depths, reported coordinates, and direct links to primary scientific monitoring sources.

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Bucegi Natural Park: Protected Landscape Mapping and Regional Geographic Overview

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Area: 0.327 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Bucegi Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Cozia National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geography in Vâlcea County

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Cozia National Park is a key national park situated within Vâlcea County, Romania. This page facilitates the exploration of its protected landscape, offering detailed insights into its geographic context and mapped features. Understand how Cozia National Park contributes to the regional geography and atlas of Romania's protected areas, providing a foundation for structured landscape discovery.

Area: 171 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cozia National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkVâlcea County

81 km away#3 closest

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Buila-Vânturarița National Park: Romania's National Park in Vâlcea County Geography

Mapped protected landscape within Vâlcea County.

Delve into the specifics of Buila-Vânturarița National Park, a designated national park in Vâlcea County, Romania. This detailed entry focuses on its protected landscape identity and geographic placement, offering precise mapped boundary information relevant for atlas exploration. Understand how this national park contributes to the regional geography and protected area network, providing a foundational element for structured discovery of Romania's natural environments.

Area: 41.86 km²
Established: 2005
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Protected landscapeSibiu County

About 86 km away#4 closest

West

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park: Protected Landscape Atlas and Geographic Discovery

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Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park is a designated protected landscape offering a unique lens into Romania's natural geography. This entry provides detailed atlas-level information on the park's protected boundaries and its setting within Sibiu County, part of the historic Transylvania region. Understand the park's landscape character and its role in the regional geography through structured map data.

Area: 9.93 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: V
Relief: Lowland

Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park Protected Landscape

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Protected landscapeVrancea County

About 99 km away#5 closest

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Putna-Vrancea Natural Park: A Protected Landscape in Vrancea County's Carpathian Mountains

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Putna-Vrancea Natural Park, designated as a protected landscape, offers detailed geographic insights into the Vrancea Mountains in Romania. Users can explore the park's mapped terrain, understand its protected boundaries, and contextualize its natural park status within Vrancea County and the broader Eastern Carpathians region. This atlas-focused view highlights the unique landscape features and regional geographic significance of this Romanian protected area.

Area: 302.04 km²
Established: 2005
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Putna-Vrancea Natural Park Protected Landscape

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About 107 km away#6 closest

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Cindrel Natural Park: Protected Landscape within Sibiu County's Regional Geography

Mapped natural landscapes and protected area context.

Delve into the protected landscape of Cindrel Natural Park, situated in Sibiu County, Romania. This page offers a detailed geographic perspective, highlighting the park's mapped boundaries and its role within the broader natural terrain of the Southern Carpathians. Understand the structured atlas data that defines Cindrel Natural Park and its regional significance for protected land discovery.

Area: 98.73 km²
Established: 2000
IUCN: V
Relief: Mountain

Cindrel Natural Park Protected Landscape

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National park

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Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park: Protected Area Geography and Mapped Landscape Identity

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Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park represents a vital component of Romania's protected natural areas, offering rich geographic detail for atlas enthusiasts. This national park's mapped landscape and defined protected boundaries provide essential context for understanding regional geography and conservation efforts. Explore the specific identity of this protected terrain and its significance within the broader Romanian atlas.

Area: 65.75 km²
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain
Scope: Mixed

Cheile Bicazului-Hășmaș National Park Protected Area

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National parkGorj County

About 141 km away#8 closest

West

Defileul Jiului National Park: Romania's Protected National Park Landscape in Gorj County

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Defileul Jiului National Park is a vital protected natural area situated in Gorj County, Romania. This MoriAtlas page serves as a detailed entry point for understanding the park's specific geography, its mapped perimeters, and its significance within the regional landscape atlas. Discover the park's topographic features and its relationship to the surrounding terrain of the Southern Carpathians, providing essential context for geographic exploration.

Area: 111.27 km²
Established: 2005
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Defileul Jiului National Park Protected Landscape

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