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
Extreme- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •22 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Osaka. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Extreme Heat Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Osaka based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •2 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Osaka risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Osaka, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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