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Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards

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1
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When did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?

A

7th November 2013.

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How strong was Typhoon Haiyan?

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Category 5 super typhoon.

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What were the sustained (10 minute) wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan at its peak intensity?

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230 km/h (145 mph).

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What were the sustained (1 minute) wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan at its peak intensity?

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315 km/h (195 mph).

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How many people died in Typhoon Haiyan?

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6,300.

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On average, how large were the storm surges caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

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Over 5 metres

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How many fishing boats were destroyed?

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30,000.

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How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?

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Over 600,000.

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How many homes were damaged or destroyed in Typhoon Haiyan?

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40,000.

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How much of the city of Tacloban was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

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90% of the city.

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As well as the storm surge, what were the other primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

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  • Heavy winds damaging infrastructure.
  • Heavy rain (over 400mm) causing flooding.
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How many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

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14 million people.

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How many people lost their source of income due to Typhoon Haiyan?

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6 million.

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How did Typhoon Haiyan affect health?

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There were major shortages of food, water and shelter. The outbreak of disease was feared due to poor sanitation conditions in shelters and overwhelming amounts of dead bodies.

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How long was power out in some places after Typhoon Haiyan?

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Up to a month after the typhoon.

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What other effects did flooding have after Typhoon Haiyan?

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Triggered landslides, which blocked roads and slowed relief efforts.

17
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What slowed the distribution of aid after Typhoon Haiyan?

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Major disruptions to flights and ferry services, making it difficult to reach remote communities.

18
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How did Typhoon Haiyan affect crime?

A

Looting and violence broke out in Tacloban.

19
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How did international aid organisations respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

They brought food, water, aid supplies and temporary shelters to support those affected.

20
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How did the Philippines Red Cross prepare for Typhoon Haiyan?

A

They pre-positioned emergency supplies ahead of the typhoon which meant they could be distributed quickly after the typhoon hit.

21
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How many people did the Red Cross supply clean water to after Typhoon Haiyan?

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1.1 million

22
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How did Canada and the US respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Deployed military aircrafts to assist with search and rescue and supply distribution.

23
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How did France, Belgium and Israel immediately respond to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

They set up field hospitals to help the injured.

24
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How many evacuation centres were set up after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

1,200.

25
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How did the UNDP support locals whilst also funding the clean-up process after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Set up cash-for-work schemes which paid villagers to clear debris and medical waste.

26
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How was the risk of disease outbreaks limited in the long-term?

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Polio and measles vaccines were given to children in a mass immunisation program.

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What was the ‘build back better’ strategy implemented by the Philippines government and how successful has it been?

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A scheme for 205,000 homes to be rebuilt away from high risk coastal areas. In 2016, only 1% of the target had been achieved.

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How have fishing and agricultural sectors recovered from Typhoon Haiyan in the long term?

A

Fishing boats donated by organisations like Oxfam supported the fishing sector. Rice farming was quickly re-established but coconut farming is taking longer as trees take years to grow.

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What have environmental organisations been doing in the long-term after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Protecting and replanting mangrove forests, which are important for fishing and act as a barrier against storm surges.

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