Typhoon Haiyan - Case Study Flashcards

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Where did Typhoon Haiyan hit and when

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Philippines, 8th November 2013

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What category storm was Typhoon Haiyan

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A category 5 storm, with wind speed reaching 230km/h

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Name some impacts Typhoon Haiyan had on People

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6,190 dead with 1,785 missing
Food shortage for 2.5 mil people
Many died from Cholera & Dysentery

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Name some impacts Typhoon Haiyan had on Property

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Total destruction of 5 mil peoples homes or severely damaged
90% of all structures were wiped out across a 500 mile radius from eye of Typhoon Haiyan
10,390 schools were destroyed

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