typhoon haiyan 2013 - philippines Flashcards
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What category was Typhoon Haiyan classified as?
Category 5
In which month did Typhoon Haiyan occur in 2013?
November
What was the local name of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?
Yolanda
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded.
True
What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Typhoon Haiyan?
195 mph (315 km/h)
Fill in the blank: Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines on _____ 8, 2013.
November
Which region of the Philippines was most affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Eastern Visayas
How many people were estimated to be displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 4 million
What was the estimated number of fatalities caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 6,000
Multiple choice: What was the primary cause of destruction during Typhoon Haiyan?
Storm surge and high winds
What is the name of the city that was devastated and became a symbol of the disaster?
Tacloban
True or False: The international community provided aid to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan.
True
What was the total estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
Approximately $5.8 billion
Fill in the blank: Typhoon Haiyan was one of the deadliest typhoons in _____ history.
Philippine
What organization is responsible for issuing typhoon warnings in the Philippines?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
How many countries offered assistance to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 40 countries
What type of disaster is Typhoon Haiyan classified as?
Natural disaster
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of Typhoon Haiyan?
Destruction of infrastructure
What was the main focus of the relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan?
Providing food, shelter, and medical assistance
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan led to significant improvements in disaster preparedness in the Philippines.
True
What was the name of the program launched to aid recovery after Typhoon Haiyan?
Build Back Better
Fill in the blank: The storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan reached heights of up to _____ meters.
5
What was the role of the United Nations in response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Coordinated international relief efforts
How long did Typhoon Haiyan last?
Approximately 4 days