Hazards Test

    Cards (8)

    • The main cause of the 2015 earthquake was due to the Indian tectonic plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate
    • Typhoon Haiyan
      A Category 5 typhoon that hit the Philippines in 2013, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
    • Destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan
      Approximately 1 million homes destroyed or damaged, leaving millions without shelter.
    • Humanitarian response to Typhoon Haiyan
      Prolonged aid efforts by international organizations and governments, with focus on long-term recovery and resilience.
    • Climate Change and Typhoon Haiyan
      Rising global temperatures and changing weather patterns contribute to increased frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones like Haiyan.
    • Humanitarian Crisis of Typhoon Haiyan
      A crisis caused by the storm killing over 6,000 people, injuring many more, and displacing hundreds of thousands.
    • Economic Disruption of Typhoon Haiyan
      The storm devastated the economy by damaging infrastructure, agriculture, and tourism industries, leading to lost income and livelihoods.
    • There were 7.6 million people affected by the 2015 earthquake