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Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards

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What category of storm was Haiyan?

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category 5

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What is the Philippines’ population?

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8.4 million

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When did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

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November 2013

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Where did Typhoon Haiyan develop?

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In the Pacific Ocean SW of the Philippines

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What type of climate does the Philippine’s have?

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a tropical climate

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What wind speeds are required for a Category 5 storm?

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314km/hr

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What is the Philippine’s economic status?

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NEE

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How far was Hernai from the sea?

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700m away

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To what extent where the floods so powerful in Hernai?

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The floods were so powerful that bodies were washed out of graves

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How tall was the surge that hit Tacloban City?

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5m

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How many people were killed by the storm surge in Tacloban City?

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5800

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12
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Describe a storm surge

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When sea levels rise unusually high due to winds and low air pressure

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How many workers lost a source of income?

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6 million

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How many hectares of farmland were lost?

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71,000

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What were the economic secondary impacts?

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-major roads blocked
-workers lost source of income
-rice, corn and sugar farmland were lost

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How many people were affected by widespread floods, damaged homes and businesses?

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5 million

17
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What were the social secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?

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-widespread looting in Tacloban City
-mass migration caused increases in population density
-outbreaks of diseases due to a lack of sanitation
-essential infrastructure damaged

18
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Example of an oil spill caused by flooding?

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The oil spill over Power Barge 103

19
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How many people were evacuated?

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750,000

20
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Which organisation broadcasted warnings two days prior?

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PAGASA(Philippine’s meteorological agency)

21
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What did the UK gov provide?

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aid in the form of food, shelter, water and meds to 800,000 victims

22
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Examples of long term responses to Typhoon Haiyan:

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-repairing fishing boats
-distributing rice seeds

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