Typhoon Haiyan: Case study (Weather Hazards)

Question 1

3 Primary effects:

Answer 1

• 90% of TACLOBAN city was destroyed.
• Homes were damaged.
• About 6,000 people killed.

Question 2

2 secondary effects and what was the cause of it:

Answer 2

• People ended up with diseases such as cholera due to lack of clean water and SANITATION.
• Roads blocked by landslides due to FLOODING.

Question 3

2 immediate responses:

Answer 3

• Overseas Aid from NGOs (non-governmental organisations.
• Evacuation centres set up.

Question 4

2 long-term responses:

Answer 4

• UN provided finance and aid.
• Homes rebuilt in safer areas.

Question 5

How was it formed?

Answer 5

Warm tropical waters from the Pacific Ocean and LOW-pressure system.