The Devastation of Typhoon Haiyan

The video discusses Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical storms in history, which struck the Philippines and Southeast Asia in November 2013. With winds reaching 313 km/h, it caused significant damage, leaving 6 million people without income and 1.9 million homeless. The storm severely impacted agriculture, infrastructure, and the environment, leading to a humanitarian crisis. International aid was mobilized, and the event reignited discussions on climate change measures.

What was the maximum wind speed recorded for Typhoon Haiyan?

• 150 km/h

• 100 mph

• 194 mph

• 250 km/h

Which area was first issued a tropical storm warning for Typhoon Haiyan?

• Vietnam

• Philippines

• Palau and Micronesia

• Southern China

What was the estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?

• 3 billion U.S. dollars

• 5.8 billion U.S. dollars

• 10 billion U.S. dollars

• 1 billion U.S. dollars

How many hectares of farmland were destroyed in the Philippines due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• 30,000 hectares

• 71,000 hectares

• 50,000 hectares

• 100,000 hectares

What percentage of structures were destroyed in Slowburn Lacetti due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%