Case Study: Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines (2013) (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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When did the low-pressure system that became Typhoon Haiyan first form?
When did the low-pressure system that became Typhoon Haiyan first form?
2 November 2013
What wind speed did Haiyan exceed when classified as a Category 5 super-typhoon on 5 November?
What wind speed did Haiyan exceed when classified as a Category 5 super-typhoon on 5 November?
250 km/hr
On what date did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall in the Philippines?
On what date did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall in the Philippines?
7 November
Which city experienced the worst of Typhoon Haiyan's impact?
Which city experienced the worst of Typhoon Haiyan's impact?
Tacloban
What was the maximum height of the storm surges generated by Typhoon Haiyan?
What was the maximum height of the storm surges generated by Typhoon Haiyan?
Up to six metres
How many confirmed deaths resulted from Typhoon Haiyan?
How many confirmed deaths resulted from Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 6,000
How many people experienced displacement as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
How many people experienced displacement as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
More than six million
What was the total estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
What was the total estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
$2.9 billion
How much rainfall fell in certain areas of the Philippines in less than 12 hours?
How much rainfall fell in certain areas of the Philippines in less than 12 hours?
Nearly 300 millimetres
How many tonnes of emergency aid did the UK deliver to the Tacloban area?
How many tonnes of emergency aid did the UK deliver to the Tacloban area?
Over 200,000 tonnes