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Landslide Risk in Sydney, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- 7 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Last significant event: Landslide - Central Tablelands, NW of Richmond, New South Wales, Australia (2024-02-20) — 67,900 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Sydney is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Sydney Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Sydney
Landslide - Central Tablelands, NW of Richmond, New South Wales, Australia
February 19, 2024 — WARNING
67,900 people exposed; $2,836M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Tablelands, Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
January 4, 2024 — WARNING
106,000 people exposed; $9,660M capital exposed
Landslide - Southern Great Dividing Range, Katoomba, Australia
December 19, 2023 — WARNING
24,700 people exposed; $1,407M capital exposed
Landslide - Central Tablelands, NE of Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia
August 13, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Landslide - Southern Great Dividing Range, Kiama, Australia
December 25, 2023 — WARNING
32,900 people exposed; $860M 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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