Typhoon Haiyan Case Study Flashcards
Where did this storm occur?
Tacloban, The Philippines (SE Asia)
When did this storm occur?
November 2013
What was the nature of the storm?
A CAT 5 storm which developed in the Pacific and eventually dissipated over China
How high were the wind speeds?
300 km/h
How much rainfall was recorded?
300mm in under 12 hours
Was hazard prediction accurate?
PAGASA successfully predicted the storm’s path and when it would intensify
When was an evacuation order issued?
2 days prior to landfall
How many people were successfully evacuated?
750,000
How many deaths were caused?
6,000+
What were the main dynamic pressures leading to low resilience?
- Rapid R to U migration
- Construction of unsafe housing on marginal land
What was the nature of the storm surge?
6m high and reached 1km inland
How many provinces were placed under a ‘state of national calamity’?
7
Why was a ‘state of national calamity declared?
It increased government powers to control the prices of goods and to distribute aid or funds
How many people were made homeless?
2 million
What did the bursting of sewage pipes cause?
An outbreak of cholera
