typhoon haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
when was typhoon haiyan?
A
november 8 2013
2
Q
What is the economic impact of typhoon haiyan?
A
Overall damage is estimated at $13 billion. 77% of farmers lost income
3
Q
what are the environmental impacts of typhoon haiyan?
A
-33 million coconut trees destroyed
- Approximately 1.1 million tonnes of crops were destroyed.
-Around 600,000 hectares of farmland were affected.
4
Q
what are the social impacts to typhoon haiyan?
A
-1.1 million homes were badly damaged or completely destroyed, -4.1 million people became homeless
-6000 deaths
5
Q
short term responses to typhoon haiyan?
A
- authorities evacuated 800,000 people.
-emergency supplies, one million food packs and 250,000 litres of water
6
Q
long term responses to typhoon haiyan?
A
- ‘Build Back Better.’ This means that buildings would not simply be rebuilt but would also be upgraded to offer better protection when, not if, a new disaster strikes.
7
Q
what were the conditions in the pacific ocean for typhoon haiyan to form?
A
-195 mph winds
-water temperatures peaking at 32 ◦C
-60 m ocean depth
-Formed at 7oN
