Philippines - Multiple Hazard Zone

Question 1

Location?

Answer 1

Sits on the pacific ring of fire - earthquake and volcano prone.

Question 2

Number of volcanoes

Answer 2

Over 20 active volcanoes including Mt Mayon and Taal.

Question 3

Frequent earthquakes

Answer 3

Experiences hundreds of earthquakes annually - some very destructive.

Question 4

Typhoon exposure

Answer 4

Hit by around 20 typhoons annually due to its Pacific Ocean location

Question 5

Examples of past typhoons

Answer 5

Typhoon haiyan (2013) killed 6,300 and displaced millions.

Question 6

Flooding risks

Answer 6

Monsoon rains lead to severe seasonal flooding.

Question 7

Landslide hazards

Answer 7

Common due to deforestation and steep terrain, especially after rain.

Question 8

Population vulnerability

Answer 8

High population density, many living in informal settings

Question 9

Poverty and risk

Answer 9

25% below the poverty line making recovery difficult

Question 10

Urbanisation pressure

Answer 10

Rapid urban growth increases exposure to hazards.

Question 11

Disaster preparedness

Answer 11

Efforts made via project NOAH

Question 12

Education campaigns.

Answer 12

School drills and hazard education promoted by government and NGOs

Question 13

Poor governance issue

Answer 13

Corruption and weak enforcement of building codes hamper resilience

Question 14

Community resilience

Answer 14

Strong community networks often help with responses and recovery.

Question 15

International aid

Answer 15

Major disasters like haiyan attract significant international support.