Multi-Hazardous-Phillipeanes Flashcards
1
Q
What hazards is the area prone to?
A
Volcano Cyclones Tsunamis Tropical Storms Earthquakes
2
Q
How many active Volcanos are there?
A
10.
Mt.Pinatabo is the 2nd largest volcanic eruption of 20th century
3
Q
Why is the area prone to seismic hazards?
A
It is located on a destructive plate boundary
4
Q
Between 1900-2001, how many people where killed in earthquakes?
A
10,048
5
Q
Between 1900-2001, how many volcanic eruptions where there?
A
24
6
Q
Between 1900-2001, how many people where affected by droughts?
A
6,553,207
7
Q
Where is it ranked on the most hazardous area thing?
A
8th, experiencing 29.4% of hazards in southern Asia
8
Q
Between 1990-2008, how many disasters have there been?
A
121 affecting 36M
9
Q
National Disaster Coordinating Council
A
Responsible for 3 Ps
Want to focus on disaster risk reduction
Document disasters
