Natural-disaster risk in Hungary

In Hungary, the leading natural-disaster exposures are extreme cold / winter, earthquake, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Nyíregyháza (safety 81/100). 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.
Hungary — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Hungary from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Hungary safe from natural disasters?

Across 16 cities in Hungary, the highest average exposure is extreme cold / winter (3.0/5). Safest city: Nyíregyháza (safety 81/100).

What natural disasters affect Hungary?

By modelled average tier: extreme cold / winter 3.0/5; earthquake 2.8/5; flooding 2.0/5; wildfire 2.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Hungary is safest from natural disasters?

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

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