Natural-disaster risk in Brazil

In Brazil, the leading natural-disaster exposures are flooding, extreme heat, drought. The safest city for disasters is Curitiba (safety 57/100). 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.
Brazil — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
1Quake4Flood1Storm1Wildfire2Heat2Drought1Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Brazil from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Brazil safe from natural disasters?

Across 30 cities in Brazil, the highest average exposure is flooding (3.5/5). Safest city: Curitiba (safety 57/100).

What natural disasters affect Brazil?

By modelled average tier: flooding 3.5/5; extreme heat 2.1/5; drought 1.5/5; wildfire 1.2/5; earthquake 1.1/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme cold / winter 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Brazil is safest from natural disasters?

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

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