Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
What is Typhoon Haiyan
category 5 typhoon that struck the philippines in 2013, it originated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, one of most powerful typhoons to hit the Philippines, 195 m/h winds
What case study is for Tropical storms
typhoon haiyan 2013
Primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan 2013
strong winds, 4.1 million people made homeless, electric was interrupted, airport badly damaged, road blockage, 6000 people died, 30 000 injured, 600 000 hectares of farmland affected, $12 billion damages
Social and economic secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
infection/disease spread due to contaminated water, survivors fought for food and supplies, 8 people died in stampedes, power supplied were cut off for months, education was disrupted due to destroyed schools, airport/roads were damaged, looting due to lack of food, leak from oil barge led 10 hectares of mangrove to be contaminated, flooding’s caused landslides
Immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan 2013
government issued warning for people to prepare, 800 000 people were evacuated, issues of essential equipment and medical supplies, 1200 evacuation centres were set up, main airport was opened after 3 days so emergency aid could arrive, 1 million food packs, $1.5 billion of foreign aid was pledged
Long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan 2013
cash for work programme paid people to clear debris, Build Back Better was launched in 2014 to upgrade damaged buildings anda no-build zone along the coast, new storm surge warning system has developed, mangroves planted to absorb future storm surges
