24 Questions
Which natural disaster is known as Super Typhoon Yolanda?
Typhoon Haiyan
What was the magnitude of the Luzon Earthquake that struck in 1990?
7.7
In which region of the Philippines did Typhoon Haiyan cause widespread destruction?
Eastern Visayas
What caused the loss of approximately 1,300 lives during the Taal Volcano Eruption?
Pyroclastic flow
Which natural disaster in the Philippines had winds reaching up to 195 mph (315 km/h)?
Typhoon Haiyan
How many lives were lost during the Luzon Earthquake in 1990 approximately?
~1,600
What was the primary cause of the flash floods in the city of Ormoc, Leyte during Tropical Storm Thelma (1991)?
Failure of a natural dam
Which natural disaster claimed the most lives among the events described?
Tropical Storm Thelma (1991)
What was the local name for Typhoon Bopha that hit the southern Philippines in December 2012?
Pablo
How did Typhoon Washi (2011) impact the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan?
Triggered flash floods and landslides
Which event resulted in the displacement of thousands of people?
Mount Pinatubo Eruption (1991)
What made the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991 one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions of the 20th century?
Massive amount of volcanic ash and gases released
What was the approximate death toll caused by Tropical Storm Thelma in 1991?
5,100 people
How many lives were lost due to Typhoon Fengshen in 2008 in the Philippines?
1,400 people
In what year did Typhoon Angela, locally known as Rosing, strike the Philippines?
1995
What was the primary cause of the flash floods triggered by Tropical Storm Thelma in Ormoc, Leyte?
Failure of a Dam
What is a key learning point highlighted by the text regarding the Philippines' response to natural disasters?
Importance of Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Efforts
What type of damage was caused by Typhoon Angela (Rosing) when it struck the Philippines in 1995?
Extensive Damage to Infrastructure and Agriculture
How did the geographical location and the Pacific Ring of Fire contribute to natural disasters in the Philippines?
By making the country prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
What was a significant consequence of the eruption of Taal Volcano in 1911 on nearby towns and villages?
Mass evacuation of residents
Which event caused flash floods in the city of Ormoc, Leyte, during Tropical Storm Thelma in 1991?
Typhoon
What was a significant impact of Typhoon Bopha (2012) on the southern Philippines?
Extensive property damage and loss of life
Why is the Mount Pinatubo eruption considered significant in history?
It was one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions of the 20th century
Which event resulted in significant loss of life, infrastructure damage, and agriculture in the Philippines?
Typhoon Fengshen (2008)
Study Notes
10 Deadliest Natural Disasters in the Philippines
- The Philippines is prone to natural disasters due to its geographical location in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Typhoon Haiyan (2013)
- Struck the Philippines in November 2013
- One of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, with winds reaching up to 195 mph (315 km/h)
- Caused widespread destruction, particularly in the Eastern Visayas region, resulting in the loss of over 6,000 lives
Luzon Earthquake (1990)
- Occurred on July 16, 1990
- Had a magnitude of 7.7
- Primarily affected the northern part of Luzon Island
- Caused extensive damage to infrastructure and resulted in the death of approximately 1,600 people
Taal Volcano Eruption (1911)
- Located in Batangas province
- Deadliest eruption occurred in January 1911, resulting in the loss of around 1,300 lives
Tropical Storm Thelma (1991)
- Struck the Philippines in November 1991
- Triggered flash floods in the city of Ormoc, Leyte, resulting in the deaths of approximately 5,100 people
- Caused by heavy rainfall and the failure of a natural dam
Typhoon Bopha (2012)
- Hit the southern Philippines in December 2012
- Brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing widespread flooding and landslides
- Claimed the lives of more than 1,900 people and caused significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture
Mount Pinatubo Eruption (1991)
- Considered one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions of the 20th century
- Released a massive amount of volcanic ash and gases, causing widespread devastation in the surrounding areas
- Resulted in the death of approximately 800 people and displaced thousands more
Typhoon Washi (2011)
- Struck the southern Philippines in December 2011
- Brought heavy rainfall and triggered flash floods and landslides in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan
Typhoon Fengshen (2008)
- Hit the Philippines in June 2008
- Brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, causing widespread flooding and landslides in various parts of the country
- Resulted in the loss of over 1,400 lives and caused significant damage to infrastructure and agriculture
Typhoon Angela (1995)
- Struck the Philippines in November 1995
- Brought strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and agriculture
- Claimed the lives of approximately 936 people and left thousands homeless
Practice your note-taking skills with this activity from the Department of Education, focusing on the 10 deadliest natural disasters that have struck the Philippines. Get ready to summarize key points and mark it as Quarter 3 Lesson 4.
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