Landslide Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Ankara based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- 27 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
- 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
How Ankara Compares
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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How this data is built
Ankara, Turkey 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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