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Historical catalogue of seismic events mapped by distance to this protected Madagascar landscape.

Recorded Seismic Activity and Earthquake History for Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, Madagascar

Review a detailed history of recorded earthquakes associated by location with Tsimanampetsotsa National Park. This catalogue provides access to event dates, magnitudes, focal depths, and epicentre proximity data sourced from established geological datasets. These records offer geographic context regarding seismic activity documented in the surrounding region of the Mahafaly Plateau and the coastal wetlands of Madagascar.

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Madagascar's spiny desert sanctuary of endemic flora and ancient baobabs

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park is a 432-square-kilometer protected area on the south-west coast of Madagascar in the Atsimo-Andrefana region. The park encompasses the westernmost escarpment of the limestone Mahafaly Plateau and contains Lake Tsimanampetsotsa, a significant Ramsar-designated wetland. Established first as a protected area in 1927 and redesignated as a national park in 1966, Tsimanampetsotsa safeguards one of the world's most botanically distinctive ecoregions: the Madagascar spiny forests or "spiny desert" of southern Madagascar. This region represents the highest level of plant endemism in Madagascar, with 48% of genera and 95% of species found nowhere else on Earth, earning it recognition as one of the 200 most important ecological regions globally.

Location: Madagascar
Park type: National park
Established: 1927
Area: 432 km²

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park Protected Area

Compare source records around its plateau, cliffs, forest, lake, caves and wetlands

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Review reported earthquakes around Tsimanampetsotsa National Park, officially Parc national Tsimanampesotse, a mixed protected landscape of plateau, cliffs, forest, lakes, caves and wetlands; search time, magnitude, depth, locality and calculated park separation. Area is not estimated, and geographic proximity does not confirm boundary occurrence, environmental effects, current danger or future activity.

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National parkAtsimo-Andrefana

Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

Tsimanampetsotsa National Park: A Geographic Overview of the Mahafaly Plateau and Spiny Forest

Protected landscapes and wetland geography in Southwestern Madagascar.

Located in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, Tsimanampetsotsa National Park protects a rare convergence of limestone sinkholes, salt-tolerant lake ecosystems, and ancient spiny forest thickets. This atlas record details the park's structural boundaries and its critical role as a site for plant endemism and prehistoric subfossil preservation within the broader Madagascar geographic context.

Area: 432 km²
Established: 1927
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

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Wildlife reserveAtsimo-Andrefana

About 74 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve: Atlas of the Gallery Forest and Dry Bush Landscape

Protected riparian ecosystems in the Atsimo-Andrefana region

Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve provides a concentrated look at Madagascar's rare gallery forest ecosystems. Situated within the dry, thorny spiny bush of the Atsimo-Andrefana region, the reserve protects a unique linear woodland environment. Its geography is characterized by the striking contrast between river-fed riparian corridors and the arid, undulating terrain that defines the southwestern landscape.

Area: 6 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: IV

Beza Mahafaly Special Reserve Geography

Marine protected areaAtsimo-Andrefana

About 119 km away#3 closest

Southeast

Nosy Ve-Androka National Park Marine Protected Area: Geographic and Atlas Discovery

Understand its marine landscape and regional geographic context.

Delve into Nosy Ve-Androka National Park, a critical marine protected area located in Madagascar's Atsimo-Andrefana region. This park offers a focused look at protected marine geography, allowing for detailed atlas exploration of its mapped boundaries and its role within the surrounding natural landscapes. Understand the specific geographic identity and conservation significance of this vital protected area through structured data.

Area: 914.45 km²
Climate: Tropical
Access: Moderate access
Water: Water-dominated

Nosy Ve-Androka National Park Protected Area

Wildlife reserveAndroy

About 126 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Réserve spéciale du Cap Sainte-Marie: Wildlife Reserve and Protected Coastal Landscape in Androy

An essential arid-zone habitat at the southernmost edge of Madagascar

Réserve spéciale du Cap Sainte-Marie protects a fragile ecosystem of spiny thicket and coastal terrain. As a focal point for tortoise conservation in the Androy region, this reserve offers a window into the specialized reptile habitats and harsh environmental conditions that define the southern extremity of the Madagascar landscape.

Area: 17.5 km²
Established: 1962
IUCN: IV
Scope: Terrestrial

Réserve spéciale du Cap Sainte-Marie Wildlife Reserve Map

Natural monumentAtsimo-Andrefana

About 134 km away#5 closest

North

Analavelona Natural Monument: An Isolated Montane Forest Refuge in Southwestern Madagascar

Mapping a sacred and biodiverse massif in the Atsimo-Andrefana region

Analavelona Natural Monument represents a striking geographic contrast, standing as an elevated montane forest massif surrounded by arid plains. This protected landscape contains a complex ecological mosaic, ranging from humid evergreen forests to rocky sclerophyllous slopes. Recognized for its sacred status and high level of narrow-range endemism, the massif serves as an essential ecological island within the broader topography of southwestern Madagascar.

Area: 44.87 km²
Established: 2015
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical

Analavelona Natural Monument Protected Area

National parkAtsimo-Andrefana

About 147 km away#6 closest

Northeast

Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park: Protected Landscape and Regional Geographic Context

Mapped protected areas and natural terrain discovery.

Investigate Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park, a designated national park within the Atsimo-Andrefana region. This dedicated entry provides detailed geographic information, focusing on the park's mapped terrain and its contribution to the regional protected landscape. Gain insight into the park's atlas-relevant features and its specific place within Madagascar's conservation geography.

Area: 363.08 km²
Established: 2002
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Zombitse-Vohibasia National Park protected area

National parkIhorombe Region

193 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Isalo National Park: Explore Madagascar's Sandstone Canyons and Protected Landscape Geography

Discover unique geology, tapia woodlands, and regional park context.

Isalo National Park is a prominent protected area in Madagascar's Ihorombe Region, celebrated for its spectacular sandstone landscape. This national park features deep canyons, eroded rock domes, and striking runiform mountains, formed from ancient sedimentary deposits. The park preserves significant tapia woodlands and remarkable plant endemism, offering a rich context for understanding protected land distribution and Madagascar's unique geography. Its mapped terrain provides a visual atlas of natural wonders.

Area: 815.4 km²
Established: 1962
IUCN: II
Visitors: 32.7K annual

Isalo National Park Protected Area

Wildlife reserveAnosy

About 206 km away#8 closest

East

Berenty Reserve Wildlife Reserve in the Anosy Region of Southern Madagascar

Spiny forest ecology and riverine landscape mapping

Berenty Reserve offers a concentrated look at the semi-arid spiny forests of southern Madagascar. This wildlife reserve, located along the Mandrare River in the Anosy region, serves as a vital protected area for observing endemic species within a striking terrain of cactus-like plants, baobabs, and thorny thickets.

Relief: Lowland
Climate: Arid
Access: Moderate access
Scope: Terrestrial

Berenty Reserve Protected Area Map

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