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tsunami Tsunami Risk in Manila, Philippines

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 1

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Manila based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)
  • 1 events on record in proximity

Last significant event: Tsunami - Manila Bay - BK12 (2012-04-20)

Highest Risk Cities for Tsunamis

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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 7Historical: 2
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FEMA: 5Historical: 0
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Manila, Philippines
Risk: 5Historical: 1
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Risk: 5Historical: 0
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Risk: 5Historical: 0

How Manila Compares

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Notable Tsunami Events Near Manila

Tsunami - Manila Bay - BK12

April 19, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Tsunami Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Know your evacuation route to higher ground — practice it regularly
  • 2.If you feel a strong earthquake near the coast, move inland immediately
  • 3.Heed official tsunami warnings and never go to the beach to watch
  • 4.Know the natural warning signs — rapid sea level drop, unusual ocean behavior
  • 5.Have a go-bag ready with essentials for quick evacuation

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