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Landslide Risk in Melbourne, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
Last significant event: Landslide - Central Highlands, N of Sunbury, Victoria, Australia (2024-08-26) — 1,740 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Melbourne is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Melbourne Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Melbourne
Landslide - Southern Great Dividing Range, E of Melbourne, Australia
December 8, 2023 — WATCH
7,770 people exposed; $538M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Highlands, N of Sunbury, Victoria, Australia
August 25, 2024 — WARNING
1,740 people exposed; $39M capital exposed
Landslide - Southern Great Dividing Range, E of Sunbury, Australia
January 7, 2024 — WARNING
103,000 people exposed; $12,513M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Highlands, NW of Sunbury, Victoria, Australia
January 1, 2024 — WATCH
3,490 people exposed; $256M 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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