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Recorded Earthquake History and Seismic Records Near the Vallée de la Nizonne Protected Area

This database provides a chronological archive of seismic events recorded within the proximity of the Vallée de la Nizonne. The catalogue details historical earthquake occurrences by event date, magnitude, and focal depth to assist with regional geographic study. Each entry reflects data associated by distance to the valley, offering a focused perspective on recorded activity patterns across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine territory.

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Digital vector-style illustration of a scenic valley featuring a winding river, towering cliffs, and a waterfall cascading down the rock face, surrounded by trees.

A Natura 2000 river valley protecting alkaline wetlands and rare European wildlife in southwestern France.

Vallée de la Nizonne

Vallée de la Nizonne is a protected natural site in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France, recognized under the European Union Natura 2000 network. It follows the course of the Nizonne river, also known locally as the Lizonne, from its source to its confluence with the Dronne, crossing parts of both the Dordogne and Charente departments. The site's ecological importance comes from a diverse mosaic of alluvial habitats, including wet meadows, deciduous woodlands, peatlands, and one of the principal areas in the former Aquitaine region for alkaline low marshes dominated by Cladium. This varied landscape supports a community of threatened European species, from the highly endangered European mink to dragonflies, bats, and wetland plants. The area lies partly within the Parc naturel régional Périgord-Limousin, which adds another layer of regional landscape protection around its rural setting. It is valued primarily as a conservation zone rather than as a visitor attraction, and its significance lies in preserving the integrity of a functioning river valley ecosystem across many small communes.

Location
France
Park type
Nature reserve
Established
2016
Area
33.9 km²
Highest point
200 m
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Investigate earthquake reports around Vallée de la Nizonne, a 33.91 km² upland reserve with major water across valleys, forest, wetlands, bog, lakes and rivers; results retain reported time, magnitude, depth, locality, source and boundary separation. Geographic proximity does not prove reserve occurrence, water or habitat effects, current hazard, causation or future events.

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Discover further parks and protected places beyond Vallée de la Nizonne

The recommendations that follow introduce other destinations beyond its alkaline wetlands and rare wildlife. They are independent discovery links, not places matched by river habitat, legal status, geology, seismic history, or research depth.
Protected areaNouvelle-Aquitaine
3.9 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Vallée de la Tude Protected Area: Regional Geography and Alluvial Landscape Map

Exploring the river valley networks of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

The Vallée de la Tude is a significant protected area located in the Charente department of southwestern France. This site features a series of wet meadows, lowland brooks, and woodland fragments that form an essential ecological network. Our atlas entry provides a detailed look at the geographic distribution and landscape composition of this unique alluvial valley.

Area
15.57 km²
Established
2006
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Vallée de la Tude Protected Area Map
Nature reserveCharente
18 km away#2 closest

Northeast

Val de Tardoire Nature Reserve: Geography and Protected Area Mapping in Charente

A detailed river valley landscape in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

This protected area centers on the Tardoire river valley, featuring a high density of wet meadows, broadleaf forests, and rocky escarpments. The site represents a crucial node for European-interest habitats and diverse fauna, offering an in-depth look at the natural terrain and ecological composition of the Charente department.

Area
31.49 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
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Nature reserveNouvelle-Aquitaine
About 23 km away#3 closest

Northeast

Réserve naturelle régionale de la vallée de la Renaudie Protected Landscape and Map Atlas

A geological crossroads in the heart of Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Trace the 6 kilometer stretch of the Réserve naturelle régionale de la vallée de la Renaudie. This protected area showcases an unusual geological interface between limestone and granite, creating a compact mosaic of riparian woodland, dry rocky cliffs, and meadows that support significant regional biodiversity.

Area
0.73 km²
Established
2012
IUCN
IV
Relief
Mixed relief
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Nature reserveNouvelle-Aquitaine
About 38 km away#4 closest

Northeast

Réserve naturelle régionale du réseau de landes atlantiques du Parc naturel régional Périgord-Limousin

A networked regional nature reserve in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

This protected area serves as a critical network of Atlantic heathland sites embedded within the larger Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park. By conserving these scattered clearings of acidic soil and low vegetation, the reserve maintains a distinct biogeographic feature far from the French coast, offering a clear view into how regional authorities manage fragmented open habitats in the Haute-Vienne.

Area
0.409 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
IV
Scope
Terrestrial
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Nature reserveNouvelle-Aquitaine
57 km away#5 closest

Northwest

Vallée de l'Antenne: A Protected River Valley and Alluvial Landscape in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Mapping riparian ecosystems and rare wetland habitats

Trace the course of the Antenne river as it meanders through a finely textured mosaic of ash and alder forests, poplar plantations, and floodplains. As a designated Natura 2000 site, this nature reserve acts as a critical refuge for biodiversity in western France, offering a textbook example of a low-energy river system that descends gently through the landscape of the Charente departments.

Area
12.08 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Lowland
Climate
Mediterranean
Vallée de l'Antenne Nature Reserve Map
A soft watercolor painting of a wide, gently rolling landscape with green fields, forested hills in the distance, and native vegetation in the foreground.
Nature reserveHaute-Vienne
About 59 km away#6 closest

East

Lande de la Flotte et du Cluzeau: Geological Landscapes of Haute-Vienne, France

Nature reserve featuring rare serpentinite heathland habitats

Lande de la Flotte et du Cluzeau preserves a rare type of serpentine heathland on the Limousin plateau. By protecting stony outcrops that contrast with the local forest and farmland, this reserve maintains a significant botanical environment within Haute-Vienne, reflecting the complex metamorphic history of the region.

Area
132 km²
Established
1993
IUCN
IV
Lande de la Flotte et du Cluzeau Protected Area
Wildlife reserveNouvelle-Aquitaine
About 69 km away#7 closest

West

Terres d'oiseaux Wildlife Reserve: Protected Estuarine Landscape in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Migratory bird habitat and Gironde estuary geography

Terres d'oiseaux is a significant wildlife reserve positioned within the Blayais marshes of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The site encompasses a diverse mosaic of estuarine wetlands, including reedbeds and open water, providing critical stopover habitat for migratory birds along the Atlantic flyway. Its geography represents a blend of tidal interaction and controlled natural management, essential for regional avian monitoring and ecological studies.

Area
1.2 km²
Established
2010
IUCN
IV
Relief
Lowland
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Nature reserveNouvelle-Aquitaine
About 81 km away#8 closest

Northeast

Réserve naturelle régionale des Sauvages: Protected Landscape and Regional Geography

Mapped Habitat Mosaic in the Haute-Vienne of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Discover the geographic composition of Réserve naturelle régionale des Sauvages, a protected nature reserve in France that integrates diverse habitats including heather-dominated moorland, peatland, beech forest, and historical ponds. This site serves as a key component of the regional conservation landscape within the Haute-Vienne.

Area
0.826 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
IV
Relief
Upland
Réserve naturelle régionale des Sauvages Protected Area
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