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landslide Landslide Risk in Christchurch, New Zealand

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 9

Key Risk Factors

  • 24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • Active in the last 12 months (10 events)

Last significant event: Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand (2024-10-26) — 13,500 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

1
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
2
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
3
Lima, Peru
Risk: 9Historical: 10
4
Taipei, Taiwan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
5
Osaka, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
6
Dubai, UAE
Risk: 9Historical: 0
7
Beijing, China
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Lagos, Nigeria
Risk: 9Historical: 0
9
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Christchurch is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Christchurch Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Christchurch

Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand

April 11, 2024 — WARNING

9,500 people exposed; $5,228M capital exposed

Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand

October 25, 2024 — WARNING

13,500 people exposed; $6,855M capital exposed

Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand

May 31, 2024 — WARNING

9,430 people exposed; $5,160M capital exposed

Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand

August 17, 2024 — WARNING

379 people exposed; $347M capital exposed

Landslide - South Island Hills, SE of Christchurch, New Zealand

June 14, 2024 — WARNING

6,990 people exposed; $1,212M capital exposed

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

Christchurch, New Zealand 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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