Typhoon Haiyan

• Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, was a super typhoon that sustained winds of more than 150 mph. Typhoon Haiyan started approaching Vietnam on 10 November, 2013, and was hit by Typhoon Haiyan early in the morning on 11 November, 2013 It was referred as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. The storm caused a total of over 8000 fatalities, and millions of people had to evacuate from affected areas during the typhoon. After hitting the Philippines, the typhoon’s winds lessened as it moved towards Vietnam, then disintegrating into rain when it reached  Guangxi, China.

• Air is heated and rises when the ocean surface temperature reaches over 26° ^ (When hot air rises, air pressure drops)
• -> Surrounding air is drawn in, replacing the rising air
• -> creates strong convection and a low-pressure centre is gradually formed
• water vapour in the rising air will cool and condense, -->forming clouds
• Heat energy is released in the process —> more energy for the low-pressure system 
• ^ Allowing it to strengthen the low-pressure system
• A tropical cyclone is formed

• The storm was considered weaker the week after it passing by the Philippines, and it was classified as a Severe Tropical Storm by the time it reached Vietnam. 
• Concerns that the storm would have a major impact on the nation led the government to take precaution of evacuating approximately 800,000 people.
• Haiyan brought as much as 40 cm of rain over some areas and winds 147 km/h (91 mph) strong.

1. effects of the storm
2. social impact
3. economic aspects

• Places affected include Micronesia, Palau, Philippines, Hong Kong, South China and Vietnam

In response to Typhoon Haiyan, the Vietnamese government and various organizations took some measures to help cope with the storm and prevent further damage.

The government used its disaster management agencies and military to conduct searches and rescue operations, provide emergency shelter, and distribute food, water and essential supplies to the affected communities. -> ensured that the basic needs of the affected victims were met in the aftermath of the typhoon.

These actions helped Vietnam victims recover faster from the devastating storm. It also saved many lives and prevented further loss of life during the height of the storm. 

Other international humanitarian organisations, such as the Red Cross, also provided emergency relief assistance. 

To make sure everyone is safe, Prioritizing measures such as early warning systems, infrastructure resilience, and community preparedness can minimize the potential impact of natural disasters on their safety and security. 

• Typhoon Haiyan has caused severe damage to the Philippines and Vietnam.
• 4.1million people were made homeless, many schools were damaged
• —>led to temporary suspension of education institutions.
• 600,000 hectares of Farmland were affected, winds and flooding led to the destruction or damage of road and infrastructure in affected areas.
• prioritizing measures such as early warning systems, infrastructure resilience, and community preparedness is essential

• Geography Textbook
• Organisation name: The International Charter Space and Major Disasters  Link:    https://disasterscharter.org/web/guest/activations/-/article/tropical-storm-haiyan-in-vietn-2#:~:text=Tropical%20Storm%20Haiyan%20made%20landfall,affected%20areas%20during%20the%20storm .
• Organisation name: World Vision   Link:  https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/2013-typhoon-haiyan-facts