Typhoon Hiyaan Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
When was the typhoon Haiyan?
A
9th November 2013
2
Q
What category was the typhoon
A
Category 5 on the saffir-Simpson scale
3
Q
What was the wind speed of the typhoon?
A
275 km/hr
4
Q
What was the storm width of the typhoon?
A
800km
5
Q
What were the primary effects of the typhoon haiyan?
A
- 6300 people died
- 30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
- 90% of the city of tacloban was destroyed
- coconut, rice, and general seed paddies were lost in storm surges
- an oil barge ran aground off the coast of Estancia
6
Q
What were the secondary effects of typhoon haiyan?
A
- 600,000 people were made homeless
- due to oil barges running aground, fishing had to stop in Estancia due to contaminated waters.
- looting was rife as survivors fought for food supplies
- 8 deaths were reported during stampedes for rice supplies
- by 2014 rice prices has increased by 11.9%
7
Q
What were immediate responses of typhoon Haiyan?
A
- The RAF delivered over 200 tonnes of supplies in 10 days
- Over 1200 rescue shelters were set up to help the homeless
- Temporary field hospitals were set up by French and Belgian relief workers to reduce pressure on hospitals
8
Q
What were the long term responses to the typhoon?
A
- oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats, a vital source of income
- homes, airports, schools and roads were rebuilt
- “cash for work” programmes paid for people to clear debris and rebuild. This money came from the UK, the USA and Australia.
9
Q
Where did the typhoon Haiyan occur?
A
The Philippines
