Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
What year was Typhoon Haiyan?
2013
Where was Typhoon Haiyan?
Formed on the Pacific Ocean, then moved westwards to Tacloban, the Philippines
What speeds did Typhoon Haiyan get to?
275 km/hr
What did Typhoon Haiyan’s extreme low pressure system bring?
A storm surge of 5m
What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
6300 deaths, 40 000 homes destroyed and 90% of Tacloban demolished
What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
Roads were blocked by landslides caused by flooding, disease outbreaks caused by a lack of clean water and sanitation
What were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
Overseas aid from NGOs and 1200 evacuation centres were set up
What were the long term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
Aid in forms of finance and supplies from the UN, and homes were rebuilt in safer areas
What category was Typhoon Haiyan?
Category 5, called a ‘super’ typhoon
