Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Activity Associated with Soběšické rybníčky

Medlánecká skalka Natural Monument: Mapped Protected Landscapes and Geography in Brno

A rare urban-adjacent steppe and rocky habitat site

Medlánecká skalka is a protected natural monument located in the Medlánky district of Brno, Czech Republic. Spanning a small but significant rocky slope, this site preserves thermophilous dry-grassland communities and essential habitats for rare flora like the Pulsatilla grandis. Its unique topography and skeletal soil composition make it an important geographic reference point for understanding steppe-like ecosystems in the South Moravian region.

Area

0.003 km²

Established

1999

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Medlánecké kopce Natural Monument: Exploring Protected Steppe Habitats in Northern Brno

A rare mosaic of dry grasslands and rocky outcrops in Jihomoravský kraj

Medlánecké kopce preserves a critical landscape of thermophilic flora and insect communities on the edge of the Brno basin. The site is noted for its xerothermic vegetation, including the large-flowered pasqueflower, which thrives on its unique metabasite and loess soil composition. This protected area offers a look at how specialized steppe ecosystems persist within a heavily developed regional environment.

Area

0.118 km²

Established

1988

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Přírodní park Baba: A Detailed Geographic Overview of this Czech Protected Landscape

Forested ridges and centuries-old oak woodland topography

Přírodní park Baba is a protected area in Czechia characterized by a continuous six-kilometer ridge rising above the surrounding urban landscape of Brno. This site is defined by its deep-rooted, century-old sessile oak stands and an intricate mosaic of meadows supporting rare orchid species and diverse avian life. Its geological foundation, composed of Paleozoic diorite, supports a resilient ecosystem that serves as a vital natural corridor between Brno and Kuřim.

Area

8.89 km²

Established

1990

Relief

Mountain

Climate

Temperate

Velká Klajdovka Nature Reserve: Steppe and Forest-Steppe Landscape in Jihomoravský Kraj

Ecologically rich protected limestone slopes and terrain near Brno

Velká Klajdovka is a protected natural monument distinguished by its high-value thermophilic vegetation and complex soil structures. Located on the flank of the Hády massif, the reserve offers a unique study of forest-steppe mosaics, rare entomological diversity, and dry oak woodlands that thrive on the boundary of varied geological substrates.

Area

0.09 km²

Established

1988

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Skalky u Přehrady: Protected Natural Monument and Mapped Landscape in Jihomoravský kraj

Ecologically significant forest steppe and river gorge terrain

Skalky u Přehrady is a protected natural monument characterized by its rugged diorite cliffs and diverse plant communities. The site serves as a compact example of forest steppe mosaic situated along the Svratka River, offering significant insight into the regional geography and conservation status of rocky slopes within the South Moravian territory.

Area

0.013 km²

Established

1989

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Moravian Karst Protected Landscape: Detailed Geographic and Cave System Atlas

Mapped protected boundaries and karst phenomena in the South Moravian Region.

Moravian Karst, designated a Protected Landscape Area, offers a profound look into complex karst geology within the South Moravian Region. This entry within MoriAtlas facilitates a structured discovery of its approximately 92 square kilometers, featuring an intricate network of over 1,100 caves and gorges. Users can explore the mapped extent of this geological treasure, understand its relationship with the surrounding regional geography, and appreciate the unique formations sculpted by underground water systems, including the iconic Macocha Abyss.

Area

92 km²

IUCN

V

Scope

Terrestrial

Water

Minor water

Na Skalách Natural Monument: A Protected Limestone Landscape in the South Moravian Highlands

Geographic study of relict oak woodland and cliffside terrain.

Na Skalách stands as a vital natural monument within Jihomoravský kraj, preserving a steep, south-facing limestone slope along the Svratka River gorge. This compact area offers a window into thermophilic oak forest communities and calcareous rock vegetation, showcasing high botanical value and geological diversity despite its small surface area.

Area

0.01 km²

Established

1991

IUCN

IV

Relief

Upland

Rudice, Seč Natural Monument: A Comprehensive Geological and Landscape Atlas Overview

Protected mineral landscapes and pioneer ecosystems in the Moravian Karst

Rudice, Seč provides a concentrated view into the geological history of the Drahanská vrchovina. The site is a former quarry that now protects unique sedimentary layers, abundant geodes, and secondary pond habitats. This protected monument offers a clear case study of how karstic depressions are filled by Cretaceous materials and how human-modified terrain can recover to host specialized biodiversity.

Area

0.07 km²

Established

2022

IUCN

III

Relief

Upland