(GLOBAL HAZARDS) - Typhoon Haiyan case study

Question 1

where did Typhoon Haiyan hit?

Answer 1

the Philippenes, south east Asia

Question 2

when did it occur?

Answer 2

November 8th 2013

Question 3

name some of the social effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 3

• 6,300 people killed
• Tacloban worst city affected (90% of structures damaged/destroyed)
• 550,000 houses destroyed
• lack of preparation

Question 4

name some of the environmental effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 4

• storm surge caused mass damage
• loss of forests/trees
• landscape/vegetation destruction
• oil & sewage leaked into the local ecosystems

Question 5

name some of the economic effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 5

• 5 million markers either temporarily/permanently lost their jobs
• around 71,000 hectares of farmland affected
• people stole supplies from businesses/shops (looting)

Question 6

give examples of emergency responses to Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 6

• emergency aid slow to respond/arrive
• RAF sent 200 tonnes of aid
• international aid helped

Question 7

name some impacts of the typhoon

Answer 7

• diseases spread
• no medication