Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When and where did Typhoon Haiyan take place?
A
Philippines in November 2013
2
Q
What category did it reach on the saffir - simpson scale?
A
5
3
Q
How people people died and how many were affected?
A
6300 people died
11 million people affected in total
4
Q
Causes of Typhoon Haiyan
A
- formed in the pacific ocean at the latitude of 7 degrees north
- sea temperature was over 26.5
- ocean was well over 60 metres deep
- coriolis effect started the storm spinning
- storm moved westwards passed little land to slow it down so it - kept gaining energy from the warm ocean
- winds up to 315km/h and lots of heavy rain
- low air pressure meant storm surges reached 6 metres in places which caused coastal flooding
5
Q
Primary Consequences
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- heavy rainfall lead to flash flooding/landslides
- strong winds caused damage to buildings
- people killed/injured by falling debris
- infastructure/tress/crops were damaged
6
Q
Secondary Consequences
A
- people didnt have shelter/clean water/electricity
- roads were blocked by trees
- 453 flights were cancelled
- people sad over the death off at least one family member
7
Q
Social Consequences
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- over half a million families left homeless
- 6300 deaths left families devastated
- damage to 571 health clinics/hospitals
8
Q
Economic Consequences
A
- 2.86 billion of damage was caused
- 77% of farmers and 74% of fisherman lost their main source of income
9
Q
Environmental Consequences
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- crops were damaged
- trees were uprooted
- a barge was punctured and 85,000 litres of oil leaked into the sea
10
Q
Emergency Responses
A
- the UN appealed for 190 million for emergency aid
- world health organisation helped to manage the healthcare workers who came from around the world
- many countries sent aid
11
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Long Term Responses
A
- clearing debris and managing waste
- repairing infastructure
- replanting mangroves around the coasts to provide a buffer against future storm surges
