Typhoon Haiyan case study

Question 1

causes

Answer 1

started as a tropical depression on 2nd November 2013 and gained strength, became a category 5 super typhoon and made landfall on the pacific islands of the phillipines.

Question 2

effects

Answer 2

-6500 deaths
-130,000 homes destroyed
-emotional grief for dead
-water and sewage systems destroyed had caused diseases
-looting
-5 meter storm surge

Question 3

management

Answer 3

-UN raised 190m in aid
-education on typhoon preparedness
-800000 people evacuated
-USA and UK sent helicopters to deliver aid in remote areas
-new laws not to build in high risk areas