paper 1 - typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
where did it hit
A
the Philippines
2
Q
how severe was it
A
category 5 super typhoon
3
Q
how did it begin
A
as a tropical depression
4
Q
when did it collapse
A
after destroying many islands and hitting Vietnam
5
Q
what came along with the typhoon
A
heavy rain, strong winds, very high storm surge
6
Q
how strong were the winds
A
10 minute sustained winds of 230km/h
7
Q
how high were the storm surges
A
over 5 meters above sea level
8
Q
what were the primary effects of typhoon Haiyan
A
- 6,300 people died from drowning or severe injuries
- 30,000 fishing boats were destroyed
- storm surges flattened and destroyed coastal areas
- strong winds and heavy rain destroyed infrastructure
- salinization
- transport destroyed
400mm of rain fell causing flooding
9
Q
what were the secondary effects of typhoon haiyan
A
- 14 million were effected
- flooding and heavy rain cause landslides
- mortality rate became so high, bodies were on the streets and mass burials had to take place
- 6 million people lost their source of income
- power supplies were cut off for months
- looting and violence broke out massively
10
Q
imediate responses to typhoon haiyan
A
- international aid organizations
- emergency supplies
- Red Cross provided millions with clean water
- search and rescue teams
- field hospitals
- 1,200 evacuation centers
11
Q
long term responses to typhoon Haiyan
A
- financial aid, medical supplies etc were donated by foreign countries
- cash for work systems which allowed people to earn money whilst clearing debris etc
- companies vaccinated children against disease to ensure they didn’t spread through health centers
- build back better schemes improving how buildings were structured
- rebuilding bridges, roads, homes, airport facilities
- farming began again allowing people to sell produce
- environmental agencies have worked to mangrove forests
12
Q
how are buildings specialized to reduce tropical storm damage
A
- circular shape = allows wind to blow round
- steep roof = stops flooding
- small windows prevent injury
- stilts = stop storm surge damage
