Natural-disaster risk in Turkey

In Turkey, the leading natural-disaster exposures are earthquake, wildfire, drought. The safest city for disasters is Samsun (safety 75/100). 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.
Turkey — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
4Quake2Flood1Storm4Wildfire2Heat3Drought2Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Turkey from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Turkey safe from natural disasters?

Across 33 cities in Turkey, the highest average exposure is earthquake (3.9/5). Safest city: Samsun (safety 75/100).

What natural disasters affect Turkey?

By modelled average tier: earthquake 3.9/5; wildfire 3.6/5; drought 2.7/5; extreme cold / winter 2.5/5; flooding 2.2/5; extreme heat 2.0/5; tsunami 1.3/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5.

Which city in Turkey is safest from natural disasters?

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

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