Chapter 3 - Typhoon Haiyan
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
Key Terms
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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| Term | Definition |
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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 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
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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 |