Natural-disaster risk in Vietnam

In Vietnam, the leading natural-disaster exposures are storms (hurricane/cyclone), flooding, extreme heat. The safest city for disasters is Ðà Lạt (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.
Vietnam — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Vietnam from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Vietnam safe from natural disasters?

Across 33 cities in Vietnam, the highest average exposure is storms (hurricane/cyclone) (4.8/5). Safest city: Ðà Lạt (safety 75/100).

What natural disasters affect Vietnam?

By modelled average tier: storms (hurricane/cyclone) 4.8/5; flooding 4.1/5; extreme heat 2.9/5; tsunami 2.7/5; earthquake 1.9/5; drought 1.7/5; wildfire 1.2/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5.

Which city in Vietnam is safest from natural disasters?

Ðà Lạt, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.

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