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Chapter 3 - Typhoon Haiyan

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This flashcard set summarizes key information about Typhoon Haiyan, a devastating Category 5 tropical storm that struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Includes details on the event, primary and secondary effects, as well as immediate and long-term responses.

When did the typoon strike

On November 8 2013 at 4:40 AM

It’s category 5 and struck the Philippines

Wind speeds were Up 314 KM

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When did the typoon strike

On November 8 2013 at 4:40 AM

It’s category 5 and struck the Philippines

Tell me the primary effects

Airport was badly damaged and roads were blocked by trees and debris

Leyte and tacloban...

What were the secondary effects

An oil barge ran aground which caused a 800,000 litre oil leak- most washed ashore contaminating trees and fishing water...

What were the immediate responses

President televised a warning, authorities evacuated 800,000 people

Government insured ...

What were the long term responses

They have a ‘no build zone’ along the coast

A new storm surge warning system

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TermDefinition

When did the typoon strike

On November 8 2013 at 4:40 AM

It’s category 5 and struck the Philippines

Wind speeds were Up 314 KM

Tell me the primary effects

Airport was badly damaged and roads were blocked by trees and debris

Leyte and tacloban has a 5 metre storm surge and 400mm of heavy rainfall flooded 1km inland

90% of tacloban was destroyed

Three quarters of farmers and fishers lost their income - recovery costs were $724 million

6,190 people died

14.1 million people effected

$12 billion overall damage

  1. 1 million houses damaged - half destroyed

  2. 1 million made homeless

What were the secondary effects

An oil barge ran aground which caused a 800,000 litre oil leak- most washed ashore contaminating trees and fishing water

By 2014, rice prices had risen by 11.9%

Flooding contaminated surface and groundwater with seawater - likelihood of infections and diseases spreading were increased

What were the immediate responses

President televised a warning, authorities evacuated 800,000 people

Government insured essential equipment and medical supplies were sent out

Emergency aid supplies arrived 3 days later by plane, a curfew imposed two days after Haiyan to reduce looting

33 countries and international organisations pledged to help - more than $1.5 billion was pledged in foreign aid

What were the long term responses

They have a ‘no build zone’ along the coast

A new storm surge warning system

Mangroves (trees) replanted

Plans to build a road dike