The Philippines - Multi hazard environment

Question 1

Where

Answer 1

• Country off the mainland of SE Asia

- Part of 7000 island

Question 2

Development and Vulnerability

Answer 2

• 100 million people
• Western rim of the ‘Pacific Ring Of Fire’ = earthquakes and volcanic activity
• Most exposed country in the world to this hazard = tropical disturbances cross the pacific towards Asia
• Hinders attempt by government to reduce poverty, people and assets

Question 3

Hazards

Answer 3

• Earthquakes = 1990 Luzon (7.8), 1600 killed and liquefaction
• Volcanic - 23 active = Mayon - most active 50* in 400 years
• Tropical D - numerous typhoons each year = flooding and storm surge
  Past 2 decades = over 300 natural disasters

Question 4

Response and Management

Answer 4

• Filipinos flocked to risk low-lying areas = cheap, crammed housing = clear link between poverty + vulnerability
• Increase problem = urbanisation and deforestation
• Environmental degradation and landslides