Weather Hazards Case Studies Flashcards

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Date of Typhoon Haiyan

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8th November 2013

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Category of Typhoon Haiyan

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5

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Number of Deaths caused by Typhoon Haiyan

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6300

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Number of People Affected by Typhoon Haiyan

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14 Million people affected

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Area most badly damaged by Typhoon Haiyan

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Tacloban, 90% of City Destroyed

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Amount of aid sent to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan

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£100 million

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Number of Evacuation Centres Set up for Typhoon Haiyan

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1,200

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Date of Beast from the East

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February 24, 2018, until March 4, 2018

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Cause of Beast from the East

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A change in the Northern polar jet stream, which twisted its direction unexpectedly, drawing cold air to the UK from the East. This bending was caused by an increase in temperature over the Artic. The cold air picked up moisture over the North Sea, bringing snow.

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Primary Effects of Beast from the East

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  • 4 reported deaths
  • Gusts of 60-70 mph in Northern England and Wales
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Secondary Effects of Beast from the East

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  • 8,260 collisions created an insurance cost of £10 million in 3 days
  • Cost the UK millions
  • Thousands of Schools closed
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Responses of Beast from the East

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  • Army and RAF personnel helped to ferry health workers through blocked roads
  • MET Office issued Red Warnings
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