Geog Flashcards
1
Q
When did typhoon Haiyan happen
A
November 2013
2
Q
What happened
A
5m storm surge swept on shore by winds up to 170mph
3
Q
How many people were killed
A
6300
4
Q
How many people were displaced
A
Over 600,000
5
Q
How many homes were destroyed
A
40,000
6
Q
What did the wind damage
A
Buildings
Power lines
Crops
7
Q
How much rain caused widespread flooding
A
400mm
8
Q
How many people were affected
A
14 million
9
Q
How many jobs were lost
A
6 million
10
Q
What did flooding cause
A
Landslides
Blocking roads for aid workers
11
Q
What were there shortages of
A
Power
Water
Food
Shelter
Leading to outbreaks of diseases
12
Q
Were schools destroyed
A
Yes
13
Q
What occurred in Talcoban
A
Lotting
Violence
14
Q
How many evacuation centres were set up
A
1200
15
Q
What were the immediate responses
A
Rapid overseas aid
US helicopters assisted
Field hospitals
