Buying a home in Fossa
698 residents at the 2021 census, 314 buildings and 8.7 km² of territory, Abruzzo.
Fossa is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.2% of the territory of Fossa has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 13.9% of the residents. 53.7% of the territory of Fossa is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 11.2% of the residents.
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Fossa compared
| ISPRA indicator | Fossa | AQ | Abruzzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 6.7% | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 0.6% | 4.5% | 9.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 13.9% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 16.9% | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 23.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 53.7% | 2% | 2.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 62.7% | 2.3% | 4% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 11.2% | 3% | 7.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 7.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Fossa in?
Fossa is in seismic zone 1: the most hazardous zone: the probability of a strong earthquake is high.
How much of Fossa is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 7.2% of the territory of Fossa has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 13.9% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Fossa ranks 47th of 108 municipalities in the province of L’Aquila.
How much of Fossa is in flood scenario P2?
53.7% of the territory of Fossa is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 11.2% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Fossa ranks 1st of 108 municipalities in the province of L’Aquila.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant’Eusanio Forconese | 1 | 0% | 30.9% |
| Ocre | 1 | 10.9% | 0% |
| Poggio Picenze | 1 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Villa Sant’Angelo | 1 | 0% | 21.8% |
| San Demetrio ne' Vestini | 1 | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Barisciano | 1 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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