The Phillipines Flashcards
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Why is the Philippines considered a multi-hazardous environment?
It faces frequent volcanoes, earthquakes, and tropical storms due to its tectonic setting and location in the Pacific.
Where is the Philippines located?
It is a small group of islands in Southeast Asia, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean.
What type of plate boundary causes volcanoes in the Philippines?
A destructive plate boundary where the Philippine Plate subducts under the Eurasian Plate.
What major volcanic eruption occurred in 1991?
Mount Pinatubo erupted.
What were the impacts of the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991?
Around 700 people died, 200,000 were left homeless, and the agriculture industry was severely damaged.
Why did the Aeta tribe not evacuate during the eruption?
They believed the god in the volcano would not harm them.
How did PHIVOLCS help during the Mount Pinatubo eruption?
Forecasting and evacuation saved around 5,000 lives and $250 million in damages.
What makes the Philippines vulnerable to earthquakes?
Active fault lines lie directly beneath the islands.
What was the impact of the 1990 Luzon Island earthquake?
It measured 7.8 magnitude, killed 1,500 people, and disrupted historic areas like Chinatown.
What tsunami event occurred in 1976?
A tsunami hit the Moro Gulf, killing thousands.
How many tropical storms does the Philippines experience annually?
Around 10 tropical storms each year.
Where do these storms develop and how do they move?
They form over warm Pacific waters and move westwards towards the islands.
What were the effects of Typhoon Xangsane in 2006?
It caused widespread power and water loss and $130 million in damages.
Why are the effects of hazards severe in the Philippines?
It’s a low-income country with high population density, a megacity (Manila), and a large youth population affecting the workforce.
What policy changes occurred in 2009 to improve resilience?
Adaptation of buildings, improved education, and enhanced warning systems.
What community-level preparations are in place?
Widening rivers to prevent flooding and stockpiling food.
