Section 1 - Typhoon Haiyan Case study Flashcards
1
Q
How many people died
A
6,300
2
Q
How many people were injured
A
26,000
3
Q
How many people were made homeless
A
1.9 million
4
Q
What percentage of Tacloban city was destroyed
A
90%
5
Q
How many fishing boats were destroyed
A
30,000
6
Q
How much rainfall was there
A
400mm
7
Q
Name some secondary effects
A
- Looting and violence became a huge problem
- 6 million people lost income
- Shortage of food and water caused a disease outbreak
- 15 ft high tsunami
8
Q
Within 10 days, how much aid did the RAF give
A
200 tonnes
9
Q
How much rice was given in Aid
A
100 tonnes
10
Q
What was temporarily set up
A
A blow up hospital
11
Q
Name some long term responses
A
- Bridges and roads were rebuilt
- Homes are now built away from areas to reduce flood risk
- More cyclone shelters have been built and people were welcomed to stay in Tacloban stadium
12
Q
What date was this typhoon
A
November 2013
13
Q
What was the typhoon strength
A
5 with 180mph winds
