Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
1
Q
When did it occur?
A
8th November 2013 at 4:40am
2
Q
Where did it occur?
A
Philippines
3
Q
What was the typhoon known as?
A
the strongest and deadliest recorded in history
4
Q
Where does Tacloban lie?
A
centre of the Philippines
5
Q
What was poorly constructed?
A
houses on flat land nearest to the sea
6
Q
Where are many houses built?
A
on hillsides
7
Q
How many died?(0,000)
A
5,500
8
Q
How many missing?(0,000)
A
2,000
9
Q
How many fatalities?(0,000)
A
6,000
10
Q
How many homeless?(000,000,000)
A
2 million
11
Q
What happened to low lying areas?
A
they were flushed away
12
Q
How many hectares of land destroyed?
A
600,000
13
Q
What was there a shortage of?
A
food and water
14
Q
What increased the death toll?
A
diseases like cholera spreading
15
Q
What was the economic cost?
A
$2.9billion
