1.1 - Japan Flashcards
What was the ranking of the Philippines in the World Risk Index 2016?
3rd place
How many of the ten most at-risk cities from natural hazards are in the Philippines?
Eight
What percentage of the Philippines’ population is exposed to two or more hazards?
74%
How many major hazard events did the Philippines experience between 1960 and 2015?
555
What two major disasters hit the Philippines in 2013?
Bohol Earthquake and Typhoon Haiyan
What type of hazard zone is the Philippines classified as?
Multiple-Hazard Zone
What physical processes interact to create hazards in the Philippines?
Tectonic and hydrometeorological processes
Why are landslides and mudslides common in the Philippines?
Steep slopes, rugged land, and poor vegetation cover
How does heavy rainfall contribute to hazard events in the Philippines?
It saturates soil and triggers landslides
What can volcanic eruptions cause when mixed with heavy rain?
Lahars
Which typhoon in 1991 caused deadly lahars in the Philippines?
Typhoon Yunya
What hazard can volcanic plumes trigger?
Lightning and thunderstorms
What geological feature contributes to the high risk in the Philippines?
Located along the Pacific Ring of Fire
How does deforestation exacerbate natural disasters in the Philippines?
Increases vulnerability to landslides and flooding
What government body is responsible for disaster management in the Philippines?
NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council)
