Friday, 20 March 2020What were the effects and responses to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?

Starter: What country is this?Can you spell it correctly? Write it on your white board!

Starter 5. Why has this happened?

1. What has happened here?

4. Who has been affected?2. Where did this

happened? 3. How did this happen?

Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines 2013

KeywordsPrimary Effects – what happened straight away after the

Short term/ immediate responses – how it was dealt with

and place names. Use compass directions

the storm is moving)Describe the direction (

storm (2m)Describe the track of the

typhoon.

Secondary Effects – what was still a problem weeks, months or years down the line.

straight away.

Long term responses – how it was dealt with weeks, months and years down the line.

The Effects

Watch the video clip.

Make a note of the effects.

Categorise them into:

Social

Economic

Environmental

The ResponsesWatch the video clip.

Make a note of the responses.

Typhoon Haiyan, 2013 – Category 5 – hit the Philippines. Primary Effects Secondary Effects

• About 6300 people killed – most drowned from the storm surge.

• Over 600 000 people displaced and 40 000 homes damaged or flattened – 90% of Tacloban city destroyed.

• Tacloban airport was badly damaged. • 30 000 fishing boats destroyed.• Strong winds damaged power lines and

crops. • Over 400mm of rain caused widespread

flooding.

• 14 million people affected, many homeless and 6 million people lost their source of income.

• Flooding caused landslides and blocked roads, cutting off aid to remote communities.

• Power supplies in some areas cut off for a month.

• Ferry services and flights disrupted for weeks, slowing aid relief efforts.

• Shortages of water, food and shelter affected many people, including outbreaks of disease.

• Many jobs lost, hospitals were damaged, shops and schools destroyed.

Immediate Responses Long-term Responses• International governments and aid

agencies responded quickly with food aid, water and shelters.

• US aircraft carrier George Washington and helicopters assisted with search and rescue and aid delivery.

• Over 1200 evacuation centres set up to help the homeless. (Tacloban stadium)

Field hospitals were set up.

• The UN and countries including the UK donated financial aid, supplies and medical support.

• Rebuilding of roads, bridges and airports.• ‘Cash for work’ – people paid to clear

debris and rebuild the city.• Aid agencies such as Oxfam supported

replacement of fishing boats – providing income.

• Mangrove trees were planted along the shore.

• BBB programme, to build homes that can withstand typhoon winds etc.

Exam QuestionAssess the extent in which tropical storms have effects on people and the environment (9m)

Assessment Objectives in Geography (AOs)A01: This is where you show off your

‘knowledge’!A02: This is where you show off your

‘understanding’ of the question!AO3: This where you

evaluate….show the other side of an argument!

Planning your answerYou are now going to make a plan.For 9 markers, it is always important to make a

brief plan to work out how you will structure your answer.

You are more likely to pick up marks if your answer is well thought out rather than a tirade of thoughts that are written down in a disorganised format!

StructureAssess the extent in which tropical storms have effects on people and the environment (9m)

You need 3 paragraphs1. Explain how Typhoon Haiyan effected people2. Explain how Typhoon Haiyan effects the

environment.3. Conclusion (How bad were these effects)