Natural-disaster risk in Denmark

In Denmark, the leading natural-disaster exposures are extreme cold / winter, flooding, wildfire. The safest city for disasters is Viborg (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.
Denmark — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
1Quake2Flood1Storm2Wildfire1Heat1Drought3Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Denmark from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Denmark safe from natural disasters?

Across 8 cities in Denmark, the highest average exposure is extreme cold / winter (3.0/5). Safest city: Viborg (safety 84/100).

What natural disasters affect Denmark?

By modelled average tier: extreme cold / winter 3.0/5; flooding 2.5/5; wildfire 2.0/5; earthquake 1.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Denmark is safest from natural disasters?

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

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