The Challenge of Natural Hazards Flashcards
Nepal and L'Aquilla, Typhoon Haiyan, Somerset floods (22 cards)
What do the caste studies of Nepal and L’Aquilla, Italy show?
· Effects and responses to a tectonic hazard vary between two areas of contrasting wealth
What does the case study of Typhoon Haiyan show?
Effects and responses to a tropical storm
What does the case study of Somerset floods show?
A recent extreme weather event in the UK to illustrate the causes, social, economic, and environmental impacts and how management strategies can reduce risk
When did Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines?
7th November 2013
How strong was Typhoon Haiyan?
Category 5 super typhoon
How many people died in Typhoon Haiyan?
6300
On average, how large were the storm surges caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 5 meters
How many fishing boats were destroyed in Typhoon Haiyan?
30,000
How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 600,000
How many homes were damaged or destroyed in Typhoon Haiyan?
40,000
How much of the city of Tacloban was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?
90%
As well as the storm surge, what were the other primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
Heavy winds damaging infrastructure, heavy rain (over 400 mm) causing flooding
How many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
14 million people
How many people lost their source of income due to Typhoon Haiyan?
6 million
How did Typhoon Haiyan affect health?
There were shortages of food, water and shelter. The outbreak of disease was feared due to poor sanitation and overwhelming amounts of dead bodies
How long was power out in some place after Typhoon Haiyan?
Up to a month after the typhoon
What other effects did flooding have after Typhoon Haiyan?
Triggered landslides, which blocked roads and slowed relief efforts
What slowed the distribution of aid after Typhoon Haiyan?
Major disruptions to flight and ferry services, making it difficult to reach remote communities
How did Typhoon Haiyan affect crime?
Looting and violence broke out in Tacloban
How did international aid organisations respond to Typhoon Haiyan?
They brought food, water, aid supplies and temporary shelters to support those affected
How did the Philippines red cross prepare for Typhoon Haiyan?
They pre-positioned emergency supplies which meant they could be distributed quickly after the typhoon hit
How many people did the Red cross supply?
1.1 million
