Hazards: Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
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What was the date Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?
Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on the 8th November 2013.
What category was Typhoon Haiyan?
Typhoon Haiyan was a Category 5 storm.
What were the extreme wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan?
The extreme winds reached speeds of 315 km/h.
What was the height of the storm surges caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
The storm surges reached heights of 5 meters.
What environmental conditions allowed Typhoon Haiyan to grow?
Low wind shear and warm, deep Pacific water allowed the storm to maintain its strength.
How did the coastline affect the storm surge?
The coastline acted like a ‘funnel’, amplifying the storm surge.
What was one consequence of deforestation in coastal areas?
Fewer mangrove forests were present to act as natural buffers against storm surges.
What was the estimated number of deaths caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
There were 6,300 deaths reported.
What percentage of Tacloban City was destroyed?
90% of Tacloban City was destroyed.
How many homes were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 1 million homes were destroyed.
What was the economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
$3 billion in damage.
What was one of the primary social effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
Displacement of around 4.1 million people.
What was the response of the Philippine government to Typhoon Haiyan?
The government launched a $3.6 billion reconstruction plan.
What was one immediate response to Typhoon Haiyan?
1,200 emergency evacuation centres were established.
What international aid was provided after Typhoon Haiyan?
The UN launched an international aid appeal, raising around $800 million.
What was one of the long-term environmental responses to Typhoon Haiyan?
More mangroves were planted to absorb storm surges in the future.
Were the Philippines prepared for Typhoon Haiyan?
Yes, early warnings were issued and evacuation orders were given.
What was a limitation in the preparedness for Typhoon Haiyan?
Some evacuation centers were not built to withstand the storm’s intensity.
What mitigation measures have been introduced since Typhoon Haiyan?
Authorities now order evacuations earlier, around 48-72 hours before landfall.
