Natural-disaster risk in Albania

In Albania, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, wildfire, drought. The safest city for disasters is Shkodër (safety 74/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Albania — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Albania from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Albania safe from natural disasters?

Across 9 cities in Albania, the highest average exposure is earthquake (4.2/5). Safest city: Shkodër (safety 74/100).

What natural disasters affect Albania?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 4.2/5; wildfire 3.8/5; drought 2.8/5; flooding 2.2/5; extreme cold / winter 2.1/5; tsunami 2.0/5; extreme heat 1.8/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.

Which city in Albania is safest from natural disasters?

Shkodër, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.

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