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Zirbitzkogel Historical Earthquake Catalogue and Recorded Regional Seismic Activity Archive

Explore a comprehensive historical catalogue of recorded seismic events associated by proximity to Zirbitzkogel in the Seetal Alps. This collection organizes earthquake data including magnitude, epicentre location, and temporal information to support objective analysis of regional geological history. Records are associated by distance from the protected area boundaries, providing a clear reference for geological researchers and atlas users interested in the seismic context of Styrian alpine landscapes.

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The high peak of the Seetal Alps, where Swiss pine forests meet alpine plateaus and rare mountain wildlife.

Zirbitzkogel

Zirbitzkogel is the highest summit of the Seetal Alps in Austria, rising to 2,396 metres above sea level in the state of Styria near the border with Carinthia. It sits just south of the upper Mur valley and dominates the surrounding landscape with a clearly alpine character that belies its relatively modest elevation. The mountain is shaped by crystalline rock, slate, gneiss and granite, with its relief carved by ice age glaciers and later slope movements. Dense spruce forests climb toward the subalpine zone, where they give way to scattered stands of spruce, larch and Swiss pine. Higher still, ragged sedge grasslands and almost level plateaus surround the summit, with wind-exposed ground dominated by Alpine Azalea and lichens. Beyond its scenery, Zirbitzkogel is recognized for its ecological importance. Its summit region was historically known as a breeding site for the Eurasian dotterel, and the area itself is noted for rare butterfly species, small mountain tarns, and a spring-rich terrain. The wider Zirbitzkogel region has been part of the Natura 2000 network since May 2006, marking it out as a protected area of European significance for hiking, nature observation, and quiet alpine exploration.

Location: Austria
Park type: Protected area
Established: 2006
Highest point: 2,396 m

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Established: 2002
IUCN: II
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IUCN: V
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IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

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Established: 1981
IUCN: II
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Limestone Alps National Park: A National Park in Austria's Mapped Protected Landscapes

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Major protected area in the heart of the Austrian Alps

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Hohe Tauern National Park Geography

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Loser Plateau Nature Reserve: Alpine Karst Geography in the Salzkammergut Mountain Range

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The Loser Plateau is a distinctive high-altitude nature reserve in the Salzkammergut region of Austria. This protected area features expansive limestone pavements, complex karst sinkholes, and massive mountain crags that dominate the skyline above Lake Altaussee. It provides a unique window into high alpine geology, showcasing fossil-rich layers and an intricate network of documented cave systems that rank among the most significant in the Eastern Alps.

Area: 12 km²
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine
Access: Easy access

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Deepen your understanding of Zirbitzkogel through detailed geographic analysis and mapped terrain data. This MoriAtlas entry provides a structured look at the summit's alpine ecosystems, glacial relief, and its standing as a core protected landscape within the Austrian Seetal Alps region.

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