TYPHOON HAIYAN Flashcards
when and where did typhoon haiyan take place
5th november 2013
philippines
what category is it
5
what caused a 5m storm surge and how strong were winds
very low air pressure caused storm surge winds up to 170 mph
how many died
6300
how many made homeless
600,000
how many homes destroyed
40,000
state other primary effects
wind damage to buildings, powerlines and crops
over 400mm of rain caused flooding
how many evacuation centres were set up
1200
state other immediate responses
rapid over seas aid
US helicopters assisted search and rescue
how many jobs were lost
6million
how many overall were effected
14 million
why did looting occur
as there were shortages of power, water, food and shelter also lead to outbreaks of disease
what caused landslides
flooding - blocking roads and restricting access for aid
state the long term responses
rebuilding of infrastructure
rice farming and fishing quickly re-established
more cyclone shelters built
