Multi-Hazardous Area-typhoons Flashcards
1
Q
What is the average number of typhoons that hit per year?
A
10 per year
2
Q
Where do they develop?
A
They develop in the Pacific and travel westwards
3
Q
What was the name of the typhoon that his Manila
A
Xangsane 2006
4
Q
What were some effects
A
High winds and torrential rain
Caused severe flooding and landslides
Killed over 300 people
$750 million in damage
