typhoon haiyan 2013

• What was the name of the typhoon that had a devastating impact on the Philippines?

  Typhoon Haiyan
• What was one of the main effects of Typhoon Haiyan?


  Loss of life, with over 6,300 people dead
• How many people died as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?


  Over 6,300 people
• What was the displacement effect of Typhoon Haiyan?


  About 4 million people were displaced from their homes
• What type of damage did Typhoon Haiyan cause to infrastructure?


  Severe damage to buildings, roads, and communication systems
• What was the estimated economic impact of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Estimated $2.8 billion in damage
• What were the environmental effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Destruction of coastal ecosystems and agricultural land
• What was a significant feature of the storm associated with Typhoon Haiyan?


  The storm's storm surge, which is a wall of water