The Philippines - multi hazardous environment Flashcards
where is the Philippines located?
An archipelago of islands off southeast mainland Asia
How many islands does the Philippines consist of?
Over 7,600
What is the population of the Pilippines?
Just over 100 million
What percentage of people are below the poverty line?
21.6
What primary hazards is the Philippines as risk of?
Volcanic activity, earthquakes and tropical storms (typhoons)
What are secondary hazards that the Philippines face?
Lahars, flooding, and landslides
How many earthquakes does the Philippines experience?
In the twenty-first century between 2000 and 2017 there were 17 earthquakes over magnitude 6
What is an example of an earthquake that struck here?
2013 Bohol - a magnitude 7.2 that killed over 200 and injured another 800.
How many active volcanoes does the Philippines have?
23
What is an example of an active volcanic in the Philippines?
Mayon - erupted 50 times in the last 400 years, noted for lahars and lots of volcanic ash
What makes tropical storms so dangerous here?
They combine with other hazards enhancing the threat that they pose
What is an example of a tropical storm that struck the Philippines?
Typhoon Mangkhut - Struck in 2018 and caused 127 deaths and 627 million in damages.
Why are multi hazardous environments difficult to develop?
As the area is recovering from one hazard another may strike wiping out any attempts at recovering effectively.
How many hazards has the philippines experienced in the last 20 years?
over 300
Why is population increase a risk here?
as there is more people homes are built in more vulnerable areas such as low lying areas that flood easily which put more people at risk
