Natural Hazard Risks in Bogota, Colombia
Population: 7.4M
Bogota faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Bogota, Colombia.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 3
- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •4 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 7
- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Drought Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Earthquake Risk
ModerateRisk: 3Historical: 4
- •5 events on record in proximity
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