Typhoon Haiyan, Phillippines Flashcards
1
Q
What category of Typhoon?
A
Category 5 Super Typhoon
2
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Primary Effects
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- > 6,190 people died and 4.1 million made homeless
- > 90% of the city of Tacloban was destroyed
- > Leyte and Tacloban was hit by a five-metre storm surge
3
Q
Secondary Effects
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- > An oil barge ran aground at Estancia, causing an 800,000 litre oil leak
- > Looting was rife as survivors fought for food and supplies
- > $12 billion overall damage
4
Q
Immediate Responses
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- > President televised a warning and 800,000 evacuated
- > Many sought refuge in an indoor stadium in Tacloban. Although this had a reinforced roof, they died when it was flooded
- > 33 countries and international organisations pledged help and sent rescue operations
5
Q
Long Term Responses
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- > Within 2 weeks, over 1 million food packs and 250,000 litres of water were distributed
- > A new storm-surge warning system was built and mangroves were replanted
- > Rebuilding permanent homes was also slow, with 100,000 families still in temporary accommodation in 2015
