Tropical Storms Case Study: Haiyan
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.3.16
Typhoon Haiyan (2013)
Typhoon Haiyan was a Category 5 ‘super’ typhoon that affected the Philippines in November 2013.
Typhoon Haiyan (2013)
- The storm formed over the warm tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean and moved westwards.
- Winds reached 275 km/hr.
- The extreme low-pressure system brought a storm surge of 5m.
- The storm surge devastated the city of Tacloban on the island of Leyte.
Primary effects
- Primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan included:
- 6,300 were killed.
- Damage to 40,000 homes.
- 90% of the city of Tacloban was destroyed.
Secondary effects
- Secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan included:
- Roads were blocked by landslides that were caused by flooding.
- Disease outbreaks were caused by a lack of clean water and sanitation.
Responses to Typhoon Haiyan
- Immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan included:
- Overseas aid from NGOs (non-governmental organisations).
- 1,200 evacuation centres were set up.
- Long term responses to Typhoon Haiyan included:
- Aid in the forms of finance and supplies from the UN (United Nations).
- Homes were rebuilt in safer areas.
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