Cyclones case study Flashcards
Weather forecasting in Bangladesh successes and challenges
Weather forecasts are on radio and TV but many people in the country are not literate and do not have access to TV or radios.
Satellite technology in Bangladesh successes and challenges
Digital images from space are taken for forecasting but they are from Chinese and American satellites making them expensive.
Warning systems in Bangladesh successes and challenges
Village meetings, posters, leaflets, films and demos can warn people but they are currently not accessible to everyone.
Evacuation strategies in Bangladesh successes and challenges
The construction of shelters and evacuation procedures have reduced deaths but not enough of them have been made.
Storm surge defences in Bangladesh successes and challenges
Embankments have been built to protect from storm surges but do not protect the entire country.
What were the environmental impacts of cyclone Aila?
Lots of animals were killed ,meaning there was a lack of animal dung as a fuel source, fresh water was contaminated by sewage, sickness and typhoid therefore became problems and an area of the Mangrove forest was affected home to the endangered Bengal Tiger.
What were the social and economic impacts of cyclone Aila?
190 people were killed, 750,000 people were made homeless 90% of which were of the lowest income groups, thousands of crops and animals were killed, by mid 2010 200,000 people had still not returned home.
How was the USA better prepared for hurricane sandy?
The USA has better forecasting with over 20 weather satellites operating each day, frequent weather forecasts. People also have far better access to media such as phones with 103 phones per 100 people. There are also far better warning systems and evacuation procedures. They are also more educated about hurricanes.
What were the impacts of hurricane Sandy?
1833 people dies, 80% of the population of New Orleans was evacuated although some poor and elderly people were left behind. Damage was estimated at $108 billion, embankments collapsed.
