1.6 Preparation And Response Flashcards
What is the purpose of preparation before a tropical cyclone?
To minimize the destruction
Preparation includes actions taken before the event to reduce impact on people and property.
What are two forms of preparation mentioned?
- Forest management
- Taping buildings
What role does warning and education play in cyclone preparation?
Allows people to know in advance and prepare for the worst
What is the purpose of storm tracking?
To monitor the cyclone and its severity
How can building design mitigate the effects of tropical cyclones?
- Design buildings to withstand storm surges
- Construct sea walls
What is a key benefit of good building design in relation to tropical cyclones?
Reduces deaths and lessens the number of people needing emergency shelters
What does the response phase after a cyclone entail?
Resume and rebuild
What is the role of rescue workers during the response phase?
Search for trapped people and assist them
True or False: Tropical cyclones only affect developed countries.
False
Name a tropical cyclone that impacted a developing country.
Cyclone Nargis hitting Myanmer
What significant event occurred on 4th August 2009 related to Cyclone Nargis?
The Irrawaddy delta was hit
How many hectares of mangrove forests were destroyed by Cyclone Nargis?
38,000 hectares
Fill in the blank: More than _____ people were killed by Cyclone Nargis.
140,000
What percentage of rice paddies were affected by Cyclone Nargis?
Around 65%
What is the role of the National Hurricane Center?
To provide warnings and information about hurricanes
