Tropical Storm Case Study! Flashcards
1
Q
What is the typhoon name called?
A
Typhoon Haiyan
2
Q
Where did Typhoon Haiyan occur?
A
Philippines
3
Q
When did Typhoon Haiyan occur?
A
8th November 2013
4
Q
What is the Philippines level of development
A
LIC
5
Q
The Wind Speed
What happened during Typhoon Haiyan
A
Sustained winds of 275 kmph recorded (Cat 5)
6
Q
Which city was worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan?
A
Tacloban
7
Q
3
List of Primary Effect of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- 6000 people killed
- 90% of Tacloban destroyed
- 30000 fishing boats destroyed
8
Q
3
List of Secondary Effect of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- 600000 people displaced
- Up to 120,000 tons of sugar due to be sold abroad was lost
- Violence broke out in Tacloban
9
Q
2
List of Immediate Responses of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- 12000 Evacuation centres set up
- Red cross is delivering basic food aid
10
Q
2
List of Longer Term Responses of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- Building has been taken place in safer locations
- Grants for new farm machinery
