Typhoon haiyan Flashcards

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1
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When was it?

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8th November 2013

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Primary effects

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-6500 killed
-90% of the city of Tacloban was destroyed
-over 600,000 people displaced and 40,000 homes wrecked

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Secondary effects

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-14 million people were affected
-6million people lost their source of income
-flooding caused landslides and roads were blocked

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Immediate responses

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-1200 evacuation centres were set up for the homeless
-The UK sent shelter kits
-Philippines Red Cross delivered food and aid

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Long-term responses

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-The rebuilding of roads, bridges, airport, facilities, schools and homes

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What category was it?

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5

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What wind speeds was it?

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195mph

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