Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
What makes the Philippines vulnerable?
A
- The population is 105 million
- It is an LEDC
- It is an island country (7100 islands)
- It covers a large geographical area
- It is a multi-hazard location (volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis)
- There is normally 20-25 cyclones in the Philippines per season
- There is corruption in the government – it is unsure whether all of the aid reached the population
2
Q
How fast were the winds?
A
380kmph winds
3
Q
What was the air pressure
A
895 milibars
4
Q
How tall was the storm surge?
A
7m
5
Q
How much rain was there?
A
12 inches of rainfall in 12 hours
6
Q
How many died?
A
6300
7
Q
How many are missing?
A
22,000
8
Q
How many were displaced?
A
6,000,000
9
Q
How many were homeless?
A
1.9 million
10
Q
How far into the coast did flooding reach?
A
1km
11
Q
Why were some people evacuated after the typhoon?
A
The levels of benzene in the air reached unhealthy levels?
12
Q
How much did Australia send?
A
$70 million
13
Q
How much did the UK send?
A
$130 million
14
Q
How much did the USA send?
A
$85 million
