Case Study: Multi-Hazard Environment, The Philippines (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Number of islands in the Philippines
Number of islands in the Philippines
Over 7,600 islands
% of Filipino population below poverty line
% of Filipino population below poverty line
21.6%
% of world's earthquakes in Pacific Ring of Fire
% of world's earthquakes in Pacific Ring of Fire
90%
Philippines' global ranking for hazard exposure
Philippines' global ranking for hazard exposure
Most exposed country in the world
Number of reasonably active volcanoes in Philippines
Number of reasonably active volcanoes in Philippines
Approximately 23
Most active volcano in the Philippines
Most active volcano in the Philippines
Mayon
Pinatubo 1991 eruption ranking (20th century)
Pinatubo 1991 eruption ranking (20th century)
Second largest volcanic eruption
Definition of lahars
Definition of lahars
Mudflows from volcanic ash mixed with heavy rainfall
Natural hazard causing highest deaths in Philippines
Natural hazard causing highest deaths in Philippines
Tropical storms (from storm surges)
Direct cost of disasters to Philippine economy (% of GDP)
Direct cost of disasters to Philippine economy (% of GDP)
0.5% of national GDP