Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards

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In —————, Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, hit the Philippines (LIC).

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November 2013

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In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, a category — storm, hit the Philippines (LIC).

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5

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In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, hit the …

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Philippines (LIC)

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In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, hit the Philippines (LIC). Huge areas of coastline and several towns were devastated by winds of up to 275km/hr and waves as high as …

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15m

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In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, hit the Philippines (LIC). Huge areas of coastline and several towns were devastated by winds of up to —————- and waves as high as 15m.

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275km/hr

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In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, a category 5 storm, hit the Philippines (LIC). Huge areas of coastline and several towns were devastated by winds of up to 275km/hr and waves as high as 15m. It was one of the ———— storms ever recorded.

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strongest

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During Typhoon Haiyan, 6300 people were killed. Most were …

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drowned by the storm surge.

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During Typhoon Haiyan, ———- people were killed. Most were drowned by the storm surge.

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6300

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During Typhoon Haiyan, ———- people displaced and 40,000 homes destroyed.

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600,000

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During Typhoon Haiyan, 600,000 people displaced and ———— homes destroyed.

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40,000

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During Typhoon Haiyan, ——- airport was destroyed.

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Tacloban

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During Typhoon Haiyan, ———- fishing boats destroyed

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300,000

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During Typhoon Haiyan, Strong winds damaged …

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buildings, power lines and destroyed crops.

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During Typhoon Haiyan, ———— of rain caused flooding.

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400mm

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After Typhoon Haiyan, ————- people affected, many left homeless and 6 million people lost their source of income.

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14 million

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After Typhoon Haiyan, 14 million people affected, many left homeless and ———— people lost their source of income.

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6 million

17
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After Typhoon Haiyan, Flooding caused …

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landslides and blocked roads, cutting of aid to remote communities.

18
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After Typhoon Haiyan, Power supplies in some areas were cut off for …

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a month

19
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After Typhoon Haiyan, ————- services disrupted for weeks slowing down the relief efforts.

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Ferry and airline

20
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After Typhoon Haiyan, Shortage of ——————- affected many people, leading to outbreaks of disease.

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water, food and shelter

21
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After Typhoon Haiyan, Shortage of water, food and shelter affected many people, leading to outbreaks of …

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disease

22
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After Typhoon Haiyan, ——————— broke out in major cities

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Looting and violence

23
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include ———————- responded quickly with food aid, water and temporary shelters

A

International government and aid agencies

24
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include International government and aid agencies responded quickly with …

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food aid, water and temporary shelters

25
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include ————- assisted with search and rescue.

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US aircraft carrier, George Washington and helicopters

26
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include US aircraft carrier, George Washington, and helicopters assisted with …

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search and rescue.

27
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include, ——— evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless

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1200

28
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include, UK government sent shelter kits, each one able to provide …

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emergency shelter for a family.

29
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include, ————— sent shelter kits, each one able to provide emergency shelter for a family.

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UK government

30
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Immediate response for Typhoon Haiyan include,

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French, Belgian and Israeli field hospitals set up to help the injured