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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Activity Data for Tsavo West National Park

Explore the structured catalogue of historical earthquake records associated with the geography of Tsavo West National Park. This data collection provides transparent details on event dates, magnitudes, and focal depths, calculated by epicentre distance from park boundaries. The records assist in understanding the regional seismic context of the Taita-Taveta County area through referenced USGS source materials.

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Kenya's premier wilderness sanctuary with dramatic landscapes, Mzima Springs, and legendary wildlife

Tsavo West National Park

Tsavo West National Park is one of Kenya's largest and most iconic protected areas, spanning approximately 9,065 square kilometers in the Taita-Taveta County of southeastern Kenya. Established in 1948, the park forms part of the broader Tsavo Conservation Area together with adjoining Tsavo East National Park and surrounding ranches. The park is renowned for its magnificent scenery, diverse ecosystems, and the famous Mzima Springs, which supply crystal-clear water to the region. Tsavo West offers visitors a more developed infrastructure compared to its eastern counterpart, with a good road network, rhino reserve, and exceptional rock climbing opportunities at locations like Kichwa Tembo. The park's dramatic landscape encompasses volcanic plains, ancient rock formations, riverine forests, and vast savanna, supporting populations of elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and hippos.

Location
Kenya
Park type
National park
Established
1948
Area
9,065 km²
Tsavo West National Park Geography

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Explore earthquake reports around Tsavo West National Park, a 9,065 km² terrestrial park with mixed relief, grassland, cliffs, rivers and minor water presence; search reported dates, magnitudes, depths, localities and park distances. Geographic association does not prove boundary occurrence, wildlife or landscape effects, present hazard, causation or future activity.

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