Natural Hazard Risks in Lima, Peru
Population: 10.9M
Lima 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 Lima, Peru.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •High risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 8
- •Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •8 events on record in proximity
Extreme Heat Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
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