Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

Where did Typhoon Haiyan hit?

Answer 1

The Philippines, especially Tacloban City

Question 2

When did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall?

Answer 2

8 November 2013

Question 3

What type of country was affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 3

A LIC / developing country

Question 4

What conditions caused Typhoon Haiyan to form?

Answer 4

Sea temperatures above 27°C

Low wind shear

Warm, moist rising air

Question 5

How strong was Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 5

Winds over 195 mph (315 km/h) — one of the strongest ever recorded

Question 6

Give one primary impact of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 6

Over 6,300 deaths

Homes and infrastructure destroyed

Severe flooding

Question 7

How many people were displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 7

About 4 million people

Question 8

What were the main secondary impacts?

Answer 8

Food and water shortages

Disease spread

Loss of jobs and income

Looting and social unrest

Question 9

Give two immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan.

Answer 9

International aid (food, water, medical help)

Emergency shelters

Question 10

Give two long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 10

Build Back Better programme

Improved storm warning systems

Stronger buildings