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landslide Landslide Risk in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10

Risk: 1Historical: 8

Key Risk Factors

  • 5 events on record in proximity
  • 4 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, NW of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil (2025-02-04) — 131,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
5
Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Sao Paulo is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Sao Paulo Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Sao Paulo

Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, W of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

January 18, 2025 WATCH

23,900 people exposed

Landslides - Baixa Santista Region, Brazil

March 3, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, NW of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

February 3, 2025 WARNING

131,000 people exposed; $20,570M capital exposed

Landslide - Atlantic Plateau, NW of Santos, São Paulo, Brazil

February 2, 2025 WATCH

36,800 people exposed; $3,832M capital exposed

Landslide - Serra Do Mar, SE of Sao Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

February 3, 2025 WATCH

264 people exposed; $10M 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

Sao Paulo, 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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