Natural-disaster risk in Norway

In Norway, the leading natural-disaster exposures are extreme cold / winter, flooding, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Sarpsborg (safety 84/100). 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.
Norway — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Norway from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Norway safe from natural disasters?

Across 9 cities in Norway, the highest average exposure is extreme cold / winter (3.2/5). Safest city: Sarpsborg (safety 84/100).

What natural disasters affect Norway?

By modelled average tier: extreme cold / winter 3.2/5; flooding 2.2/5; wildfire 2.0/5; earthquake 1.7/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Norway is safest from natural disasters?

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

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