Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When was Typhoon Haiyan?
A
2013
2
Q
what category storm was Typhoon Haiyan?
A
Category 5 (the maximum)
3
Q
describe the formation and speed of Typhoon Haiyan
A
formed over the pacific ocean and moved westward towards the Philippines, winds reached speeds of 275 km/h
4
Q
what devastated the city of Tacloban as a result of Typhoon Haiyan
A
a storm surge
5
Q
what were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
6,300 were killed
90% of Tacloban City was destroyed
6
Q
what were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
roads were blocked by landslides,
disease outbreaks caused by contaminated water
7
Q
what were the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
A
overseas aid from NGOs,
emergency shelters set up
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