Natural-disaster risk in Italy

In Italy, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, flooding, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Trento (safety 79/100). 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.
Italy — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Italy from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Italy safe from natural disasters?

Across 31 cities in Italy, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.7/5). Safest city: Trento (safety 79/100).

What natural disasters affect Italy?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.7/5; flooding 2.7/5; wildfire 2.7/5; extreme heat 2.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.9/5; drought 1.7/5; tsunami 1.5/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.

Which city in Italy is safest from natural disasters?

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

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