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    • What is the date of the lesson on Typhoon Haiyan?
      Wednesday, 18 September 2024
    • What are primary impacts of a storm?
      Caused directly by the storm immediately
    • What are secondary impacts of a storm?
      Result from primary impacts hours later
    • What was the height of the storm surge in Tacloban?
      5.2m high
    • What was the deadliest hazard during Typhoon Haiyan?
      The storm surge that flooded coastal areas
    • What percentage of Tacloban was destroyed by the storm surge?
      90% of the city
    • What were the social impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?
      • Approximately 7000 people died, mainly from drowning
      • 40,000 homes were destroyed
      • 4 million people were left homeless
      • Malaria spread quickly due to stagnant water
    • What were the economic impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?
      • 77% of farmers lost their source of income
      • 74% of fishermen lost their source of income
      • 453 domestic and international flights were cancelled
      • High rates of poverty emerged
    • What were the environmental impacts of Typhoon Haiyan?
      • Flooding caused by 400mm of rain
      • A barge leaked 85,000 litres of oil into the sea
      • Damage to local marine ecosystems
      • Strong winds destroyed crops and power lines
    • Why were the impacts of Typhoon Haiyan so hazardous for people?
      Due to high poverty levels and poor housing
    • What does EDC stand for in the context of the Philippines?
      Emerging Developing Country
    • What previous hazard did the Philippines experience before Typhoon Haiyan?
      The Bohol earthquake
    • How does population density affect the impact of Typhoon Haiyan?
      More affected people lead to more deaths
    • What were the responses to Typhoon Haiyan by the Philippines government?
      • Declared 7 provinces in a state of national calamity
      • Controlled prices of vital goods
      • Criticized for slow response by the UN
    • What was Australia's response to Typhoon Haiyan?
      • Sent a $30-million aid package
      • Included medical staff and building materials
      • Aid was delayed due to damaged airports
    • How many deaths were reported due to Typhoon Haiyan?
      Approximately 6,300 deaths
    • What was the effect of flooding on farmers in the Philippines?
      77% lost their source of income
    • What was the impact of the storm surge on the Tacloban City Convention Centre?
      It submerged the first floor during evacuation
    • What was the consequence of the flooding on the local economy?
      Ruined hotels and businesses
    • How many fishing boats were destroyed during Typhoon Haiyan?
      30,000 fishing boats
    • What was a significant environmental consequence of the storm surge?
      Damage to local marine ecosystems
    • How did landslides affect the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
      They cut off roads, delaying aid delivery
    • What was the total amount of aid sent by Australia?
      $30 million
    • What was the main reason for the high rates of poverty after Typhoon Haiyan?
      Loss of income from farming and fishing
    • How did the storm surge contribute to the number of deaths?
      It caused drowning due to flooding
    • What was the impact of the storm on the population's living conditions?
      People lived in makeshift shelters
    • What was the rainfall amount that contributed to flooding in Tacloban?
      400mm of heavy rainfall
    • How did the storm surge affect the evacuation process?
      Many people were caught off guard and drowned
    • What was the relationship between the storm and the local economy?
      The storm caused significant economic disruption
    • What was the primary cause of fatalities during Typhoon Haiyan?
      Drowning from the storm surge
    • What was the effect of the storm on transportation services?
      Ferry and flight services were disrupted
    • How did the storm impact the health of the population?
      Spread of diseases like malaria increased
    • What was the immediate response of the Philippines government to Typhoon Haiyan?
      Declared a state of national calamity
    • What was a limitation of the Philippines government's response?
      Criticized for slow response by the UN
    • How did the international community respond to Typhoon Haiyan?
      Many countries sent aid, including Australia
    • What was the main reason for the cancellation of flights after Typhoon Haiyan?
      Airports were shut and damaged
    • What was the impact of the storm on the local tourism industry?
      Significantly decreased number of tourists
    • How did the storm affect the local fishing industry?
      74% of fishermen lost their source of income
    • What was the total number of homes destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?
      40,000 homes
    • What was the effect of the storm on the local infrastructure?
      Strong winds destroyed buildings and power lines
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