typhoon haiyan

• What was the location of Typhoon Haiyan's impact?

  Philippines
• What was the GNP per capita in the Philippines during Typhoon Haiyan?

  $2765
• What category was Typhoon Haiyan?

  Category 5 Storm
• What were the wind speeds of Typhoon Haiyan?

  Up to 314 km/hr
• What was the storm surge height during Typhoon Haiyan?

  Up to 7.5 metres
• What sea surface temperature is needed for typhoons to form?

  At least 27°C
• Where do typhoons typically form?

  Between 5 and 20° north of the equator
• What happens to warm and wet air in a typhoon?

  It rises and condenses to form clouds
• What creates strong wind speeds in a typhoon?

  A low-pressure zone near the water surface
• What effect does the Coriolis effect have on typhoons?

  It makes the storm spin
• Where does the most destruction occur in a typhoon?

  At the eyewall
• What causes storm surge in a typhoon?

  High wind speeds and low air pressure
• How many deaths were caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

  6340 deaths
• What percentage of buildings were destroyed in Tacloban City due to Typhoon Haiyan?

  90%