Landslide Risk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Key Risk Factors
- 4 events on record in proximity
- Largest recent event exposed 171,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, SW of Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2024-12-29) — 53 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
How Rio de Janeiro Compares
Notable Landslide Events Near Rio de Janeiro
Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 11, 2024 — WARNING
171,000 people exposed; $9,485M capital exposed
Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, SW of Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 28, 2024 — WATCH
53 people exposed
Landslides - Petropolis, Brazil
March 22, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Landslides - Southeast Brazil
February 22, 2024 — WARNING
8,730 people exposed; $61M 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
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 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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