Typhoon Haiyan case study Flashcards
1
Q
Where did typhoon haiyan hit land? describe it’s location.
A
Philippines (NEE), Asia, West of Vietnam
2
Q
State some social impacts of the storm. (2)
A
6,300 dead
4 million left homeless
3
Q
name an environmental impact of the storm (also social).
A
Bodies and debris clogged road
4
Q
How much money did the storm cost the country’s economy in losses of businesses?
A
12-15bn dollars
5
Q
Where did the Phillippines have to rely on the aid and supplies from.
A
USA sent in supplies, Non-Government Organisations
6
Q
When did the storm take place?
A
November 2013
7
Q
What phenomenon did the storm bring with it ( secondary effect) which caused more deaths?
A
Storm Surge - unexpected, people who went into basements where they thought they would be safe were then flooded
