Cyclone Aila Flashcards
1
Q
How many cyclone shelters are in Bangldesh?
A
3500
2
Q
What story surge defences do Bangladesh have?
A
Embankments have been built to protect against storm surges. However there are 400km of coastline and thousands of km of low-lying rivers so total protection is impossible.
3
Q
How do Bangladesh get their satalite images?
A
They are bought from the US, China and Japan.
4
Q
How many cyclone warning volunteers are there?
A
45,000
5
Q
How much do satalite images cost?
A
$12 million per year
