Case Study → Multiple Hazard Zone - Philippines (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Total no. of volcanoes in Philippines
Total no. of volcanoes in Philippines
37 volcanoes
No. of active volcanoes in Philippines
No. of active volcanoes in Philippines
18 active volcanoes
Total no. of islands in Philippines
Total no. of islands in Philippines
7,000 islands
No. of inhabited islands in Philippines
No. of inhabited islands in Philippines
1,000 islands
Population of Philippines
Population of Philippines
102 million
% of Philippines population exposed to 2+ hazards
% of Philippines population exposed to 2+ hazards
74%
% of Philippines land exposed to multiple hazards
% of Philippines land exposed to multiple hazards
60%
% of annual GDP spent on typhoon cleanup in Philippines
% of annual GDP spent on typhoon cleanup in Philippines
2%
Major hazard events in Philippines (1950-2015)
Major hazard events in Philippines (1950-2015)
555 major hazard events
Philippines rank on 2015 World Risk Index
Philippines rank on 2015 World Risk Index
3rd