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
Extreme- •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
Extreme- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •41 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Drought Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Earthquake Risk
Moderate- •35 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
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How this data is built
Bogota risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Bogota, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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