RiskScape Multi-Hazard Risk Model (NIWA/GNS)
Open-source multi-hazard risk modelling software from NIWA and GNS Science (New Zealand) that models river flooding, coastal storm-tide inundation, tsunami and other hazards to estimate impacts on people and assets.
riskscape.org.nz
At a glance
- Region
- New Zealand (Oceania)
- Coverage
- New Zealand / configurable
- Access
- Free
- Category
- Research Institute
- Last updated
- 2025
What's inside
- Flood risk
- Multi-hazard
- Impact modelling
What you can do with it
Typical work that data of this type supports.
- 01
Hazard maps
Map flood-prone areas and who and what is exposed.
Because it has: Flood risk
- 02
Model validation
Check flood models against observed events.
- 03
Sea-level planning
Plan for sea-level rise and storm surge.
Where AI adds value
Ideas for machine learning and AI agents built on this kind of data.
- 01
Flood extent from SAR
Segment flooded areas in radar imagery, even through cloud.
- 02
Depth estimates
Learn flood depth from terrain, rainfall and past events.
- 03
Surge forecasts
Forecast surge and coastal water levels quickly.
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