Philippines Flashcards
1
Q
how many active volcanoes?
A
22
2
Q
How many natural disasters over last 2 decades?
A
300
3
Q
Why are they vulnerable?
A
Low lying areas as its cheap
Unstable housing
Rapid urbanisation
4
Q
1990 earthquake Luzon?
A
7.5 Richter scale
1600 dead
5
Q
2013 Bohol earthquake?
A
7.2 Richter scale
200 dead
6
Q
Mayon volcano?
A
Most active
7
Q
Pinatubo volcano?
A
1991 2nd largest eruption in 20th century
Early warnings saved 5000
So violent caused global temps to decrease half a degree for 2 years
8
Q
What was the eruption of Pinatubo followed with?
A
Typhoon Yunya, heavy rainfall and ash created deadly Lahars, final death toll 850
