Natural-disaster risk in Ireland

In Ireland, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, wildfire, extreme cold / winter. The safest city for disasters is Dundalk (safety 85/100). 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.
Ireland — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Ireland from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Ireland safe from natural disasters?

Across 8 cities in Ireland, the highest average exposure is flooding (2.5/5). Safest city: Dundalk (safety 85/100).

What natural disasters affect Ireland?

By modelled average tier: flooding 2.5/5; wildfire 2.0/5; extreme cold / winter 2.0/5; earthquake 1.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Ireland is safest from natural disasters?

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

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