Natural Hazard Risks in Osaka, Japan
Population: 2.8M
Osaka faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Osaka, Japan.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 4
- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •5 events on record in proximity
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •25 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (9 events)
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •10 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
Extreme Heat Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 0
- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
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