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Storm hazards are dangerous Flashcards

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1
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When did Typhoon Haiyan take place?

A

2013

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How many people were killed during Typhoon Haiyan?

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6300

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How much farm land was destroyed during Typhoon Haiyan?

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US$85 million

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How many flights were cancelled as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?

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453

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How big was the storm surge that hit Tacloban and the surrounding area during Typhoon Haiyan?

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5m

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How much of Tacloban’s city was destroyed during Haiyan?

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90%

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How many people were injured during Typhoon Haiyan?

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28,689 people

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How did the 28,689 injured people effect society during Typhoon Haiyan?

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The hospitals were over run and full

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What was the net amount of people affected during Typhoon Haiyan?

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14 million

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How much sugar was lost as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?

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120,000 tons

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How many were in need of food aid over the following months of Typhoon Haiyan?

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2.5 million

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How many homes were damaged during Typhoon Haiyan?

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40,000 homes

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What was the net cost of the damage of Typhoon Haiyan?

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US $2.86 billion

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What were the short term effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

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Looting and violence 
Powerlines destroyed 
Disease
Tacloban Airport badly damaged 
Education disrupted
Shortage of food and water
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What were the long term effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

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Many lost source of income
Mental health
Airport damage

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What were the main primary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?

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Death
Storm Surge
Destruction of Tacloban/homes/schools/hospitals
14 million affected 
Sugar loss
Airport damage
Flooding
Powerlines
17
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What were the main secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?

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Money lost through destroyed farmland 
Flights cancelled 
Shortages of food and drink
Education disruption 
Displacement of people
Power cuts 
Mental health 
Disease
18
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What is Tacloban’s risk and vulnerability

A

Lies in the centre of Philippines where tropical storms cross from the Pacific Ocean towards Southeast Asia - makes the region the most affected in the world for hurricanes

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