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Landslide Risk in San Jose, Costa Rica
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Extensive history of significant events in this area
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 136,000 people
Last significant event: Landslide - Chorotega Highlands, N of San Jose, San José, Costa Rica (2025-08-08) — 37,300 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
San Jose is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How San Jose Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near San Jose
Landslide - Chorotega Highlands, E of San Jose, San José, Costa Rica
February 18, 2025 — WARNING
136,000 people exposed; $3,165M capital exposed
Landslide - Cordillera Central, N of San Jose, San José, Costa Rica
February 26, 2025 — WARNING
16,100 people exposed; $143M capital exposed
Landslide - Chorotega Highlands, San Jose, San José, Costa Rica
October 11, 2024 — WARNING
2,393,690 people exposed; $82,561M capital exposed
Landslide - Chorotega Highlands, N of San Jose, San José, Costa Rica
August 7, 2025 — WATCH
37,300 people exposed; $4,672M capital exposed
Landslide - Chorotega Highlands, San Jose, San José, Costa Rica
August 3, 2024 — WARNING
762,000 people exposed; $26,652M 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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