✅Case Study - Philippines Multihazardous Flashcards
What hazards does the Philippines endure?
Droughts Earthquakes Floods Tropical Storms Volcanoes Wildfires
What is the most frequent hazard event int he Philippines?
Tropical cyclones
What is resilience?
Developing resistance to something and being able to overcome it, a state of mind
What is mitigation?
Making an attempt to lessen the effects and damage caused by a hazard
What percentage of all disasters in South East Asia occur in the Philippines?
29.4%
Where does the Philippines rank on the list of most exposed countries in the world?
8th
How many volcanoes does the Philippines have?
220
How many typhoons does the Philippines have a year?
Around 20, 5-7 of which are destructive
What are floods triggered by?
Frequent typhoons
What is the annual damage expected to cost?
£3 million
What is the NDCC?
The National Disaster Co-ordinating Council
How is climate change affecting the Philippines?
It is seeing longer periods of drought and El Nino, causing a drop in agricultural production and GDP
What has increased as a result of declining forest cover in the Philippines?
Flash flooding and landslides
What does the NDCC do?
It is responsible for disaster preparedness, prevention and mitigation, an inter agency organisation
How is the UNDP involved in the Philippines?
It is involved in hazard mapping and assessing the impacts of hydro-meteorological hazards