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landslide Landslide Risk in Albuquerque, NM

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

FEMA: 1Historical: 6

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Key Risk Factors

  • 10 events on record in proximity
  • Occurs roughly 0.27 times per year on average

Last significant event: Landslide - American Cordillera, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States (2024-10-20) — 10,100 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Albuquerque is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Albuquerque Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Albuquerque

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable landslide events near Albuquerque, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Landslide - American Cordillera, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States (June 2024) — 13,500 people exposed; $2,496M capital exposed.

Landslide - American Cordillera, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

June 29, 2024 WARNING

13,500 people exposed; $2,496M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, Los Alamos, New Mexico, United States

October 19, 2024 WARNING

10,100 people exposed; $1,194M capital exposed

Landslide - Southeast New Mexico Ranges, SE of Albuquerque, United States

July 29, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Landslide - Southeast New Mexico Ranges, E of Albuquerque, United States

August 8, 2023 WATCH

Impact data not available

Landslide - Southeast New Mexico Ranges, SE of Albuquerque, United States

July 27, 2023 WATCH

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Landslide Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
  • 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
  • 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
  • 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
  • 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area

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How this data is built

Albuquerque, NM landslide risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live landslide monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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