CASE STUDY- TYPHOON HAIYAN

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    • What is an example of a non-UK based weather event ?
      Typhoon Haiyan
    • When did the aid for a non-UK based weather event start ?(RESPONSES 6 MARKER)
      On the 11th of November, the Filipino government implemented seven provinces to control the price of vital good and begin relief effort.
    • EMERGENCY RESPONSES TO TYPHOON HAIYAN (1)
      The United Nations appealed 190 pounds for emergency aid which allowed Philippines to put money into places that were wiped out like airports and businesses. Also many countries sent aid. For instance Australia put $28 million care package which included medical staff to buy material for shelter and hygiene kits. The Redcross also warned people about returning to their homes as they needed to make sure the buildings were stable and to watch out for hidden snakes and live electricity cables.
    • LONG TERM AID RESPONSE (2)

      Schemes were set in place like "cash for work" which included cleaning debris and repairing infrastructure like schools and hospitals which allowed locals to go back to work and earn an income to provide for their families
    • CAUSES OF TYPHOON HAIYAN
      storm started in the pacific ocean and moved west over the warm ocean
    • what latitude did Typhoon Haiyan move on the 2nd November?
      7N
    • CAUSES OF TYPHOON HAIYAN
      The storm started in the Pacific ocean but developed a tropical storm as it moved west over the warm ocean. The sea temperature was over 26.5 degree Celsius and the ocean was over 60 metres. The corolosis effect started the storm spinning. Typhoon Haiyan reached the Philippines on the 7 of November 2013 and battered islands with winds up to 315km/h and drenched them with heavy rain. Low air pressure belts meant the storm surges of the typhoon reached 6 metres in some places.
    • primary consequences of Typhoon Haiyan
      heavy rainfall which lead to flash flooding and landslides. strong winds damaged buildings
    • secondary consequence of Typhoon Haiyan
      people found themselves without shelter, clean water or electricity. Roads were blocked by trees and over 400 flights were cancelled.
    • social consequence
      over half a million families were made homeless
    • economic consequence
      $2.86 billion of damaged caused
    • environmental consequence
      crops were damaged so people weren't able to eat and others weren't able to farm which lead to loss of income