Typhoon Haiyan

• What is the geographical range where tropical storms originate?

  Between 5 and 30 degrees north and south
• What are the different names given to tropical storms based on their location?


  • Hurricanes: Atlantic and eastern Pacific oceans
  • Cyclones: Indian and south Pacific oceans
  • Typhoons: North Pacific ocean
• What is the minimum sea temperature required for the formation of tropical storms?

  Above 27 degrees Celsius
• What role does the Coriolis effect play in the formation of tropical storms?

  It causes air to spin upwards, contributing to storm formation
• How does the energy from warm water affect tropical storms?

  It strengthens the storm and increases wind speed
• What is the width of the eye of a tropical storm?

  Between 16 and 48 kilometers
• What scale is used to measure the intensity of tropical storms?

  The Saffir-Simpson scale
• What are the primary and secondary effects of tropical storms?

  Primary effects:

  • Strong winds, heavy rain, storm surges
  • Damage to buildings and power lines

  
  

  Secondary effects:

  • Loss of income and homes
  • Long-term impacts like flooding and disease outbreaks
• How many people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  6,300 people
• How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  600,000 people
• What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  90 percent
• What were some immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Creation of evacuation centers and food aid delivery
• What were some long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Rebuilding infrastructure and cash for work programs
• What are the three P's for reducing the effects of tropical storms?

  • Prediction: Monitoring and warning systems
  • Protection: Reinforcing homes and building sea walls
  • Planning: Awareness and preparedness programs
• What organization helps to warn and predict tropical storms in the USA?

  The National Hurricane Center
• What is the purpose of the National Hurricane Preparedness Week?

  To raise awareness and prepare communities for tropical storms
• How does the construction of shelters contribute to reducing the effects of tropical storms?

  It provides safe evacuation options for affected populations
• What is the name of the typhoon discussed in the study material?

  Typhoon Haiyan
• What category of hurricane is Typhoon Haiyan classified as?

  Category 5
• In which country did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

  The Philippines
• What direction do hurricanes typically rotate?

  Anti-clockwise
• In what year did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

  2013
• What does the term "typhoon" refer to in the Philippines?

  A tropical storm or hurricane
• What are the four aspects to consider regarding Typhoon Haiyan?

  • Primary impacts
  • Secondary impacts
  • Immediate (short-term) responses
  • Long-term responses
• How many people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  6300 people
• What was the height of the storm surge caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

  5 meters above normal
• What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  90%
• How many people were displaced due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  600,000 people
• How many homes were destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

  40,000 homes
• What additional rainfall was recorded during Typhoon Haiyan?

  400 millimeters
• What was the top recorded wind speed of Typhoon Haiyan?

  170 miles per hour
• How many people were affected across the Philippines by the disaster?

  14 million people
• How many jobs were lost due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  6 million jobs
• What caused landslides that blocked many roads after Typhoon Haiyan?

  Heavy rainfall
• What was a consequence of the flooding on clean water supplies?

  Pollution of sanitation systems
• What diseases increased due to the lack of clean water and food?

  Waterborne diseases such as cholera
• What was one of the immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Rapid aid from NGOs
• What types of aid were provided in the short term after Typhoon Haiyan?

  • Food
  • Water
  • Medical supplies
  • Money
• How many evacuation centers were set up after Typhoon Haiyan?

  1200 evacuation centers
• What role did the USA play in the short-term response to Typhoon Haiyan?

  Provided helicopters for search and rescue