Typhoon Haiyan- Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
Where did it occur?
A
Philippines
2
Q
What category was it?
A
Category 5
3
Q
When did the typhoon occur?
A
November 2013
4
Q
How many died?
A
6300
5
Q
How many affected?
A
14 million
6
Q
How many displaced?
A
600,000
7
Q
What are the other social effects/ responses?
A
- Search and rescue teams
- Power supplies cut off
- Many jobs lost
- Shortages of food, water, shelter
- Looting and violence broke out
- Outbreaks of disease
8
Q
What was the cost of damage?
A
$12 billion
9
Q
What ae the other economic effects/ responses?
A
- ‘Cash for work’ programmes
- Aid agencies
- Foreign donors
10
Q
What are the environmental effects/ responses?
A
- Landslides
- Flooding
- Homes damaged
- Blocked roads
- 30,000 fishing boats destroyed
- Strong winds damaged buildings, power lines, crops
