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Tropical Cyclones
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Geography Mind Map on Tropical Cyclones, created by Liffey Farrell on 23/01/2017.
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Tropical Cyclones
Typhoon Haiyan
Philippines
LEDC
2nd November 2013
Wind speeds of over 300 km/h
Saffir-Simpson Scale: 5
Most damage on the islands of Samar and Leyte
Estimated 6000 people killed
Many more recorded as missing
Economic
Estimated damage: US$2 billion
Damage and disruption to infrastructure blocked transport across islands, making provisions of aid and support difficult and expensive.
Social
Significant loss of power
Estimated 600000 people displaced from their homes
Many homes were left destroyed
Environmental
Mangroves damaged across the islands
Trees uprooted
Oil spills from a tanker caused sea pollution
Flooding and landslides were reported across the Philippines
Formed in the South Pacific Ocean, close to the Federated States of Micronesia
Hurricane Sandy
USA
MEDC
29th October 2013
Wind speeds of 129 km/h
Saffir-Simpson Scale: 1
Social
Death toll was at least 150 people
Many areas left without electricity
Homes and businesses damaged
Schools closed for days
Economic
Estimated property damage: US$65 billion
Government had to pay for petrol to be brought in as supplies ran out
Income from tourism affected by cancellation of New York Marathon
Environmental
Storm surge caused significant damage to coastal nature reserves like the Prime
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