Typhoon Haiyan 2013 CS Flashcards by Matthew Stewart

Q

What category was typhoon Haiyan

A

category 5

Wind speeds up to 314km/h

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Where did typhoon Haiyan hit landfall

A

The Philippines in Southeast Asia

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When did the typhoon hit

A

November 2013

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How many deaths were caused by typhoon Haiyan

A

6000

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What was the size of the storm surge

A

7.5m

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How many buildings in Tacloban were destroyed

A

90%

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How many people were affected by Haiyan

A

14 million

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What were the secondary effects

A

Agriculture destroyed

Oil leaks

Looting

Outbreaks of disease

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How much did the UN fundraise

A

$800 million

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How much money was pledged in forgien aid

A

$1.5 billion

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what were the long term response

A

Reconstruction of houses and infrastructure

International charities replaced fishing boats

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How much agriculture was destroyed by Haiyan

A

1 million tonnes

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How many houses were damaged by Haiyan

A

1 million

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How many people were injured during haiyan

A

30,000

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