9
Extreme
Landslide Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Ankara based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- 19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Terrain and soil conditions favor landslide risk
Last significant event: Landslide - Anatolian, NW of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (2024-11-24) — 1,750 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Ankara is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Ankara Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Ankara
Landslide - Anatolian, NW of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
May 3, 2024 — WARNING
27,900 people exposed; $1,750M capital exposed
Landslide - Western Anatolia, Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
May 28, 2024 — WARNING
1,400,000 people exposed; $45,449M capital exposed
Landslide - Anatolian, NW of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
November 23, 2024 — WARNING
1,750 people exposed; $39M capital exposed
Landslide - Western Anatolia, SW of Polatli, Ankara, Turkey
July 25, 2024 — WATCH
319 people exposed; $7M capital exposed
Landslide - Anatolian Plateau, SE of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
September 3, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
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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