Case studies

• How many people lost their homes in the short-term response?

  750,000 people
• How many words were affected in the short-term response?

  1.5 million words
• What was the employment situation during the short-term response?

  Unemployment increased significantly
• How many people were hungry from the short-term response?

  4 million people
• What was the temperature in the Bay of Bengal during the long-term cyclone?

  26°C
• What was the effect of sending custom charges during the long-term response?

  It created very low pressure
• What was the purpose of the long-term response's planning and preparation?

  To mitigate future hazards
• What are the key components of the long-term response to hazards?

  • Planning and preparation
  • Shelter provision
  • Grants for the poorest
• What was the case study location for the long-term response?

  UK weather hazard event
• What happened in the UK during the heatwave of 2018?

  It caused significant destruction
• What temperature was reached during the 2018 heatwave?

  28°C
• How long did the high temperatures last during the 2018 heatwave?

  11 days in a row
• What was the impact of the polar jet stream during the heatwave?

  It affected weather patterns significantly
• What was the cause of the tectonic event mentioned in the study?

  Movement of tectonic plates
• What was the effect of the tectonic event on the environment?

  It caused significant hazards for people
• What was the nature of the tectonic event in 2010?

  It was a hazardous event
• What was the impact of the tectonic event on the population?

  It caused significant casualties
• How did the tectonic event affect the surrounding areas?

  It caused destruction and displacement
• What are the consequences of hazardous events on communities?

  • Loss of homes
  • Increased hunger
  • Unemployment
  • Environmental destruction
• What is the significance of the narrow band of fast-flowing air?

  It indicates weather patterns
• What is the relationship between tectonic events and climate change?

  Tectonic events can influence climate patterns
• How do tectonic events affect human activities?

  They disrupt daily life and infrastructure
• What are the long-term strategies for managing hazards?

  • Planning and preparation
  • Education and awareness
  • Infrastructure improvement
• What is the title of the case study mentioned?

  Volcano in Mount Oparea
• What was the nature of the event studied in the case study?

  It was a tectonic event
• What hazards were associated with the tectonic event?

  It was hazardous for people
• What specific hazard was mentioned in relation to the tectonic event?

  Spicinic causes
• What was the response to the hazards mentioned?

  Responses were reported to the event
• What type of air flow was mentioned in the context of the event?

  Fast flowing air
• When did the event occur?

  In July 2018
• What geographical area was affected by the event?

  West of the UK
• What was brought in with the weather from the south?

  Weather from the south
• What was created due to the high pressure area?

  A high pressure area
• What was the impact of the weather on wildlife?

  It affected wild species
• What percentage of the population was evacuated?

  80%
• How many farms were abandoned due to flooding?

  20 farms
• What was the national number of toxicumas reported?

  National number of toxicumas
• What was the cancellation rate mentioned?

  95.000%
• What was lost in London due to the event?

  Tourist income
• What warning was issued to the public?

  Warnings about swimming dangers