Typhoon Haiyan (Global Hazards) :)

Question 1

What were some long term responses to the typhoon? (Coast, warning)

Answer 1

A no-build zone was set up along the coast

A new storm surge warning has been developed

Question 1

What were some of the social effects of Typhoon Haiyan? (Killed, homeless, disease)

Answer 1

More than 7,500 people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan. 

nearly 2 million people were left homeless

There were outbreaks of disease due to the lack of sanitation, food, water, shelter, and medication.

Question 2

What were some consequences (economic effects) of Typhoon Haiyan? (Overall, source of income)

Answer 2

The overall economic impact of Typhoon Haiyan is estimated at £3.83 billion

Six million workers lost their sources of income.

Question 3

What were some environmental effects of the typhoon? (Trees)

Answer 3

Thousands of trees were uprooted leading to a large release of carbon dioxide and loss of habitat for wildlife

Question 4

When did the Typhoon actually hit the Philippines?

Answer 4

2013

Question 5

How hot do the ocean waters need to be for a hurricane to form?

Answer 5

26.5 degrees celsius

Question 6

What was the immediate response after the typhoon? (broadcast, 2 weeks)

Answer 6

The Philippines’ meteorological agency broadcasted warnings which led to the evacuation of approximately 750,000 residents.

Within 2 weeks, 1 million food packs were distributed.