Natural-disaster risk in Poland

In Poland, the leading natural-disaster exposures are extreme cold / winter, earthquake, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Białystok (safety 82/100). 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.
Poland — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
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Safest cities in Poland from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Poland safe from natural disasters?

Across 16 cities in Poland, the highest average exposure is extreme cold / winter (3.4/5). Safest city: Białystok (safety 82/100).

What natural disasters affect Poland?

By modelled average tier: extreme cold / winter 3.4/5; earthquake 2.4/5; flooding 2.1/5; wildfire 2.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Poland is safest from natural disasters?

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

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