Week 8
Week 8 Landslides Croatia has a High hazard level for landslides according to thinkhazard.org. This area is considered a high level of hazard due to the rainfall patterns, terrain slope, geology, soil, land cover, and earthquakes. As recent as 2018, Hrvatska Kpstajnica, Croatia had a landslide that destroyed 6 houses, and left several others damaged. Several rivers in the area were listed as level red, meaning they were dangerous. Disaster officials said levels of the Sava River were cause for concern. Army officials worked to erect temporary flood defenses and helped residents evacuate their homes. There are also Croatia Red Cross teams that provide assistance to citizens in affected areas. https://thinkhazard.org/en/report/62-croatia/LS