Natural Hazards in Hungary: Earthquakes, Floods, and More

Five Key Risks

1. Earthquakes

Pannonian Basin is seismically active. **2011 Mór quake (M5.6)** caused widespread damage—largest recent event.

2. Floods

Danube & Tisza Rivers flood regularly. **2013 Danube flood**—major damage, evacuations.

3. Wildfires

Summer droughts + heat → fire risk. **2007 Sopron fire**: 10,000+ hectares burned.

4. Droughts

Increasing frequency. **2007–2008 drought**: severe crop losses, water restrictions.

5. Tornadoes (Rare but Intense)

**2009 Szeged tornado**: >200 km/h winds, significant destruction.

Hungary's continental climate and flat terrain amplify these hazards. Climate change is increasing flood/drought/fire frequency.