Philippines multi hazardous case study

Question 1

What is the capital of the Philippines?

Answer 1

Manila

Manila is a multi-cultural capital founded by explorer Miguel Lopez de Legaspi on June 24, 1571.

Question 2

The Philippines is located between the South China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. True or False?

Answer 2

TRUE

The Philippines is an archipelago of over 7100 islands.

Question 3

What are the two largest islands in the Philippines?

Answer 3

• Luzon
• Mindanao

These two islands make up two thirds of the total land area.

Question 4

The Philippines is in the Pacific Ring of Fire. What does this imply?

Answer 4

Prone to volcanic activity and earthquakes

The region is characterized by intense tectonic activity.

Question 5

What is the estimated population of the Philippines?

Answer 5

Over 110 million

This makes it the 13th most inhabited country in the world.

Question 6

What is the GDP of the Philippines?

Answer 6

$1.476 trillion

This places the Philippines 32nd in the world.

Question 7

What are the causes of earthquakes in the Philippines?

Answer 7

• Multiple subduction zones
• One large zone of strike slip

These geological features are associated with major earthquakes.

Question 8

What is the Philippine Fault Zone?

Answer 8

A major strike-slip fault running through the length of the archipelago

It accommodates lateral movements between tectonic plates.

Question 9

What was the magnitude of the Luzon Earthquake in 1990?

Answer 9

7.7

This earthquake caused over 1600 deaths and significant infrastructure damage.

Question 10

What caused the Bohol Earthquake in 2013?

Answer 10

Movement along the north Bohol fault

This fault line was undiscovered at the time, making the earthquake a surprise.

Question 11

How many active volcanoes are there in the Philippines?

Answer 11

24

The Philippines has around 300 volcanoes in total.

Question 12

What significant event occurred during the Mount Pinatubo eruption in 1991?

Answer 12

Ejected 10 billion tons of magma and ash

This eruption caused global cooling and over 800 deaths.

Question 13

What was the impact of the Taal eruption in 2020?

Answer 13

• Explosive phreatic eruption
• Evacuation of over 300,000 people
• Ashfall affected Metro Manila

This eruption caused significant damage to agriculture and infrastructure.

Question 14

What is the Pacific Typhoon Belt?

Answer 14

An area in the Pacific where 1/3 of all tropical storms occur

The Philippines experiences around 19 typhoons annually.

Question 15

What were the impacts of Typhoon Rai in 2021?

Answer 15

• Made landfall in 9 areas
• Wind speeds reached 195 km/h
• Over 400 deaths
• Estimated damage: $1.02 billion

The typhoon caused widespread flooding and displacement.

Question 16

What was the significance of Typhoon Bopha in 2012?

Answer 16

• Category 5 typhoon
• Wind speeds reached 280 km/h
• 1,067 deaths and over 6 million displaced

Highlighted the lack of preparedness in Mindanao.

Question 17

What caused the Moro Gulf Earthquake and Tsunami in 1976?

Answer 17

Subduction along the Cotabato trench

This earthquake resulted in over 8000 deaths.

Question 18

What measures does the Philippines take for disaster preparedness?

Answer 18

• Community training
• Regular disaster preparedness drills
• Awareness campaigns

Focus on vulnerable groups including children and the elderly.

Question 19

What is the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMC)?

Answer 19

A rapid response mechanism for disaster resource deployment

Collaborates with international organizations for relief efforts.

Question 20

What is Republic Act No. 10121?

Answer 20

Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010

Serves as a strong point in the Philippines’ disaster risk reduction efforts.