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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Catalogue for Reserva ecológica El Ángel

Explore a systematic collection of historical earthquake data associated with the geographic coordinates of Reserva ecológica El Ángel. This catalogue provides event dates, magnitude readings, and depth measurements for seismic tremors recorded in the vicinity of this high Andean reserve, facilitating a deeper understanding of local geological context through transparent, verifiable data sources.

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Explore El Ángel Ecological Reserve

Páramo highlands of northern Ecuador, declared a Ramsar wetland and home to giant frailejones.

El Ángel Ecological Reserve

El Ángel Ecological Reserve is a protected natural area in the northern Ecuadorian Andes, lying within the Carchi province and the Espejo canton. It protects a vast landscape of high-altitude páramo and associated wetlands, between roughly 3,400 and 4,200 meters above sea level. The reserve is famous for its extensive stands of frailejón, a tall, sculptural Espeletia species that dominates the páramo and gives the landscape an almost otherworldly appearance. Its sponge-like soils and high rainfall make the area a critical water source for communities across Carchi province, supplying many of the region's rivers and streams. Declared a national conservation reserve in 1986 and formally established in 1992, El Ángel was later recognized as a Ramsar wetland site in 2012. It is part of Ecuador's national system of protected areas and stands out as one of the most important páramo reserves in the northern Andes.

Location
Ecuador
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
1992
Area
165.4 km²
Highest point
4,200 m
Reserva ecológica El Ángel Protected Area Atlas

Examine Reserva ecológica El Ángel events and distances

Explore historical earthquake records around Reserva ecológica El Ángel

Relate reported earthquake epicentres to Reserva ecológica El Ángel’s 165.41 km² Andean setting in Carchi Province, recorded from 3,400 to 4,200 metres elevation; Browse date, locality, magnitude and depth fields, compare calculated distance, and open the linked source. This spatial context does not attribute events to the reserve, place them inside its boundary or predict seismic conditions.

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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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Explore a new profile after this mountain reserve’s lakes, rivers, wetlands and waterfalls

Continue beyond Reserva ecológica El Ángel to another protected place

Reserva ecológica El Ángel’s earthquake catalogue is followed by an independent protected-area page; Officially Reserva Ecológica El Ángel, the 165.41 km² reserve contains mountains, forest, wetlands, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and islands. The next destination is not presented as sharing those features, legal status, proximity, seismic observations, current hazard or risk.
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National parkImbabura
33 km away#1 closest

West

Cotacachi Cayapas National Park: A Study of Andean and Chocó Protected Geographic Landscapes

Exploring the extreme vertical transition across the northern Ecuadorian Andes

Cotacachi Cayapas National Park stands as a vital protected area, linking high-altitude páramo around Volcán Cotacachi to the lowland forests of the Chocó. The park features the iconic Laguna de Cuicocha and a dramatic range of ecosystems that define its complex terrain. This resource offers a clear look at the park's boundaries, geological features, and the distinct ecological zones that make it a central pillar of northern Ecuadorian geography.

Area
2,609.61 km²
Established
1968
IUCN
II
Visitors
50.2K annual
Cotacachi Cayapas National Park Geography
Nature reserveSucumbíos
52 km away#2 closest

Southeast

Reserva Ecológica Cofán-Bermejo: Mapping Amazonian and Andean Biodiversity Landscapes

Indigenous-led conservation in the Sucumbíos river headwaters.

Reserva Ecológica Cofán-Bermejo encompasses a remarkable altitudinal range from 400 to 2,200 meters, protecting intact river basins and transitional ecosystems. This nature reserve offers deep insight into the convergence of Amazonian and Andean flora, functioning as a vital refuge for threatened megafauna and rare bird populations within an indigenous-managed territory.

Area
549.47 km²
Established
2002
IUCN
Ia
Relief
Mountain
Explore Reserva Ecológica Cofán-Bermejo Protected Area
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National parkEcuador
About 69 km away#3 closest

South

Parque nacional Cayambe-Coca: Regional Geography and Protected Landscape Analysis

Equatorial volcanic peaks and Amazonian slope geography

Examine the physical geography of Parque nacional Cayambe-Coca, a protected area in Ecuador known for its extreme elevation shifts. The mapped terrain transitions from the glaciated summit of Volcán Cayambe through extensive páramo wetlands and montane cloud forests into the Amazonian foothills, providing a comprehensive case study of Andean environmental gradients.

Area
4,031.03 km²
Established
1970
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Explore Parque nacional Cayambe-Coca Geography
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Protected areaColombia
About 76 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Galeras Protected Area: Exploring Colombia's Mapped Natural Landscapes

Discover the geography and protected terrain of Galeras.

The Galeras protected area in Colombia offers a distinct opportunity for geographic exploration, focusing on its defined boundaries and the natural landscape it encompasses. This resource details the park's setting within the Colombian geography, providing a map-centric view of its protected status. Understanding Galeras contributes to a broader appreciation of protected lands across South America and their unique terrain.

Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
Access
Highly restricted
Galeras Protected Area Atlas
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Nature reservePichincha
About 84 km away#5 closest

Southwest

Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua: Protected Volcanic Caldera and Highland Ecosystems

A distinct geobotanical reserve in the Pichincha region of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua is a protected natural area centered on a massive, 12-kilometer-wide volcanic caldera. Its landscape features three prominent lava domes and a rare altitudinal gradient of vegetation, spanning from semi-dry mountain shrubland to dense cloud forest. This reserve serves as a critical study of volcanic geology and human-landscape interaction in the high Andes, offering a concentrated look at Ecuador's vertical ecological zonation.

Area
34.417 km²
Established
1966
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Subtropical
Explore Reserva Geobotánica Pululahua Geography
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Protected areaNariño
About 89 km away#6 closest

Northeast

La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary: A Unique Protected Area within Colombia's Nariño Region

Explore its Andean cloud forest landscape and mapped island geography.

La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary is a critical protected area in Nariño, Colombia, celebrated for its distinctive status as the country's only lake island ecosystem supporting old-growth Andean cloud forest. This compact sanctuary provides a unique landscape context, safeguarding endemic plant species and diverse birdlife within its mapped boundaries. Its presence within Laguna de la Cocha highlights a special convergence of wetland and forest geography, offering insights for atlas exploration of protected lands.

Area
0.152 km²
Established
1977
IUCN
II
Visitors
28K annual
La Corota Island Flora Sanctuary Protected Area
National parkEcuador
103 km away#7 closest

South

Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park: Ecuador's Volcanic National Park Landscape

Explore protected areas and biodiversity in the Andean-Amazon transition.

Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park protects a dramatic volcanic landscape in Ecuador, showcasing a significant elevation gradient that supports diverse cloud forest and Amazonian rainforest habitats. This national park is recognized for its endemic species and rich avifauna, offering a compelling case study for understanding protected land geography and ecological transitions within South America.

Area
2,067.49 km²
Established
1994
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park Atlas
Nature reserveEsmeraldas
106 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Reserva ecológica Manglares Cayapas-Mataje: Mapped Coastal Wetland and Protected Landscape

A vast estuarine and mangrove refuge in the Esmeraldas province of Ecuador.

The Reserva ecológica Manglares Cayapas-Mataje spans over 49,000 hectares of diverse coastal terrain, including tidal estuaries, guandales, and tropical lowland forests. As a Ramsar-recognized wetland, this reserve preserves critical connectivity between riverine basins and the Pacific Ocean, acting as a vital geographic anchor for Chocó endemic species and complex aquatic habitats within the Esmeraldas region.

Area
490.71 km²
Established
1995
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Tropical
Reserva ecológica Manglares Cayapas-Mataje Protected Area Map
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Explore the Mapped Geography and Landscape of Reserva ecológica El Ángel

Deepen your understanding of this significant Ecuadorian nature reserve by investigating its volcanic terrain, high-altitude water systems, and unique páramo plant communities. MoriAtlas provides a clear view of the park boundaries and regional geological features that shape this important northern Andean protected area.

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