Typhoon Haiyan Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What part of the Philippines did the Typhoon hit?
A
South East Coast
2
Q
What were the wind speeds of the typhoon?
A
195mph
3
Q
What was the sea temperature?
A
26.5 + degrees.
4
Q
What did the low air pressure cause?
A
7m high storm surges
5
Q
Why were the storm effects so drastic?
A
Due to the Philippines being a LIC with poor infrastructure.
6
Q
What was the estimated repair cost?
A
$2.86 billion
7
Q
Immediate Reponses to Typhoon Haiyan?
A
Evacuated 800,000 people
8
Q
3 Secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?
A
1) 6 million people lost their source of income.
2) Power supplies were cut off for a month.
3) Shelter led to people getting diseases.
9
Q
Environmental consequence of Typhoon Haiyan
A
10 hectares of land flooded resulting in damage of crop.
