Typhoon Haiyan 2013

Question 1

Where did the typhoon form and why

Answer 1

Typhoon Haiyan formed at 7 degrees North of the Equator in the Western Pacific as a tropical storm. Evaporation of warm ocean water (over 26.5C) allowed warm, wet air
to rise, which then cooled and condensed forming clouds and rain. Low pressure caused strong winds of 195mph which in turn created a storm surge over 5m high

Question 2

Why did the typhoon form

Answer 2

A strong coriolis effect
Deep ocean surface temperatures were over 26.5 degrees celcius

Question 3

What were the Primary consequences(4)

Answer 3

6300 were killed
>600,000 were displaced
40,000 homes destroyed or damaged
Over 400 mm of rain caused widespread flooding

Question 4

What were the Immediate responses(3)

Answer 4

Rapid overseas relief aid from NGOs(non governmental organisations)
US helicopters assisted in search and rescue
Field hospitals helped injured
over 1,200 evacuation centres set up

Question 5

What were the secondary consequences(5)

Answer 5

14m were affected and 6m jobs were lost
Heavy rain caused landslides- blocked roads and aid access
Shortages of power water food and shelter leading to outbreaks of disease
Infrastrcuture damaged including schools and hospitals
Incidents of looting and violence in Tacloban

Question 6

Long term responses of the typhoon

Answer 6

UN,NGOs and international financial long term aid
Rebuilding of infrastucture
Rice farming and fishing quickly established
Homes rebuilt in safer areas
More typhoon shelters built

Question 7

What type of country is Philipenes

Answer 7

EDC