Buying a home in Fossacesia
6,244 residents at the 2021 census, 3,079 buildings and 30.1 km² of territory, Abruzzo.
Fossacesia is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2. According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.6% of the territory of Fossacesia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.6% of the residents. 12.3% of the territory of Fossacesia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 1.3% of the residents.
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Fossacesia compared
| ISPRA indicator | Fossacesia | CH | Abruzzo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landslide, very high hazard (P4) | 0.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Landslide, high hazard (P3) | 1.5% | 16.6% | 9.6% |
| Landslide, areas of attention | 0% | 0% | 3.1% |
| Residents in landslide areas P3-P4 | 1.6% | 7.4% | 5.1% |
| Buildings in landslide areas P3-P4 | 2.1% | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| Flood, high probability (P3) | 9.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Flood, medium probability (P2) | 12.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Flood, low probability (P1) | 43.5% | 6.5% | 4% |
| Residents in P2 flood areas | 1.3% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Buildings in P2 flood areas | 2.1% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
Questions
Which seismic zone is Fossacesia in?
Fossacesia is in seismic zone 3: in this zone strong earthquakes are less likely than in zones 1 and 2.
How much of Fossacesia is in landslide class P3/P4?
According to ISPRA’s mosaic, 1.6% of the territory of Fossacesia has high or very high landslide hazard (P3 and P4), with 1.6% of the residents. By share of territory with landslide hazard P3-P4, Fossacesia ranks 102nd of 104 municipalities in the province of Chieti.
How much of Fossacesia is in flood scenario P2?
12.3% of the territory of Fossacesia is in the flood area of the medium-probability scenario (P2), with 1.3% of the residents. By share of territory in the P2 flood area, Fossacesia ranks 3rd of 104 municipalities in the province of Chieti.
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Nearby municipalities
| Municipality | Seismic zone | Landslide P3-P4 | Flood P2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocca San Giovanni | 3 | 10.8% | 0% |
| Santa Maria Imbaro | 3 | 0.9% | 0% |
| Mozzagrogna | 3 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| Treglio | 3 | 20.6% | 0% |
| Lanciano | 2 | 21.6% | 2.1% |
| Paglieta | 3 | 15.2% | 14.1% |
Sources: ISPRA IdroGEO, Civil Protection, Istat (25 October 2026).
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