Typhoon Haiyan that AI made Flashcards
By George
When did Typhoon Haiyan strike the Philippines?
On the 8th NOVEMBER 2013.
Where did Typhoon Haiyan strike?
The tropical country of the PHILIPPINES in the West PACIFIC Ocean.
Which island and capitol were hit worst by Typhoon Haiyan?
The island of LEYTE, and the capitol TACLOBAN.
How many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Around 14 million people in the PHILIPPINES.
How many people were killed due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 6,000 people.
What was the height of the storm surge caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
5m high STORM surge.
How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 600,000.
How many homes were damaged or flattened in Tacloban?
40,000 homes (90% of Tacloban was destroyed).
How many hectares of agricultural land were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
600,000 hectares.
What was the price increase of rice due to Typhoon Haiyan?
The price of RICE rose by 12%.
What environmental impact occurred due to Typhoon Haiyan?
An OIL barge ran aground in ESTANAIA, contaminating an entire MANGROVE forest.
What types of aid were provided in response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Aid and SHELTER were provided.
How many evacuation centers were constructed in response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 1,200 evacuation CENTRES.
What scheme did the Filipino government introduce to help locals after Typhoon Haiyan?
A “PAY to WORK” scheme.
What did the ‘PAY to WORK’ scheme pay locals to do?
Help clear DEBRIS and help REBUILD.
What was built in flood-resistant areas after Typhoon Haiyan?
Thousands of HOMES.
Give 2 effects of a tropical storm: (2 marks)
High winds (1)
Flooding (1)
Heavy rainfall (1)
Damage to buildings (1)
Injury (or death) (1)
Displacement (1)
When did Storm Desmond hit the UK?
On the 5th DECEMBER 2015.
What type of weather was Storm Desmond an example of?
EXTREME weather.
What caused Storm Desmond?
A MARITIME air mass bringing moist AIR across the ATLANTIC from the CARIBBEAN and FLORIDA.
Which county in England was hit the worst by Storm Desmond?
The county of CUMBRIA in NORTH-WEST England.
What was the estimated nationwide damage caused by Storm Desmond?
A minimum of £850 million.
How many homes were flooded due to Storm Desmond?
Around 5,200 homes.
How many homes lost power in the Lancaster region due to Storm Desmond?
61,000 homes.
How many people drowned due to intense regional flooding from Storm Desmond?
2 people.
What rainfall record did Cumbria set due to Storm Desmond?
A new 48 hour RAINFALL record.
How much rainfall fell in Cumbria in 38 hours?
405mm.
What caused rail services between Preston and Carlisle to shut down?
A landslide.
What major issue did the flooding from Storm Desmond cause across the UK?
Major TRAFFIC.
What did local councils do to prevent rivers from breaking their banks again after Storm Desmond?
DREDGED them.
What structures were raised to assist in preventing flooding after Storm Desmond?
EMBANKMENTS.
Define extreme weather: (1 mark)
Extreme weather is when a weather event is significantly different from the average or usual weather pattern.
