Phillipinnes multi hazardous environment Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was the magnitude and impact of the 1976 Mindanao earthquake?
Magnitude 7.9; caused tsunamis and killed approximately 8000 people.
What was the magnitude and impact of the 1990 Luzon earthquake?
Magnitude 7.8; killed over 1600 people.
What significant event occurred in 1991 in the Philippines?
Eruption of Mount Pinatubo, the second largest eruption in the 20th century.
What disaster occurred in 2006 in the Philippines?
Southern Leyte mudslide.
What major natural disaster struck the Philippines in 2013?
Typhoon Haiyan.
What was the magnitude and impact of the 2013 Bohol earthquake?
Magnitude 7.2; killed over 200 people.
What type of flooding occurred in the Philippines in 2019?
Monsoon flooding.
What significant volcanic event occurred in 2020?
Volcanic eruption of Taal, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
How has hazard management in the Philippines historically been characterized?
More heavily reactive response to hazard events than longer-term pre-emptive planning.
What role does the Philippines National Red Cross (PNRC) play in disaster management?
Works with international Red Cross organizations to run community preparedness schemes.
How are Filipino people often described in relation to natural hazards?
As highly resilient, though some describe the attitude as fatalistic.
What recent legislation has been introduced regarding disaster spending in the Philippines?
Requires 70% of disaster spending on long-term strategies and 30% on emergency aid.
What types of hazards is the Philippines vulnerable to?
Volcanic eruptions, typhoons, and earthquakes.
What secondary hazards can result from primary natural hazards in the Philippines?
Lahars, landslides/mudslides, river flooding, and coastal flooding.
How many natural disasters has the Philippines experienced in the last 20 years?
Over 300 natural disasters.
What is the population of the Philippines?
Over 100 million.
What is the estimated economic impact of natural hazards on the Philippines’ GDP?
Natural hazards cost the Philippines approximately 0.5% of national GDP.
