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Zika virus is classified as a geological disaster.
Zika virus is classified as a geological disaster.
False (B)
Tornadoes are considered hydrometeorological disasters.
Tornadoes are considered hydrometeorological disasters.
True (A)
Nuclear weapons are an example of environmental degradation.
Nuclear weapons are an example of environmental degradation.
False (B)
The eruption of Taal volcano in 2020 led to severe ashfall in nearby provinces.
The eruption of Taal volcano in 2020 led to severe ashfall in nearby provinces.
Avalanches are considered biological disasters.
Avalanches are considered biological disasters.
Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao in 2012, causing over a million deaths.
Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao in 2012, causing over a million deaths.
In 2013, super typhoon Haiyan hit four regions and 44 provinces in the Philippines.
In 2013, super typhoon Haiyan hit four regions and 44 provinces in the Philippines.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it easier for communities to rehabilitate and bounce back from natural disasters.
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it easier for communities to rehabilitate and bounce back from natural disasters.
In 2011, there were 18 floods and landslides that resulted in 11.7 million victims in the Philippines.
In 2011, there were 18 floods and landslides that resulted in 11.7 million victims in the Philippines.
CDRC's Deputy Executive Director attributed the Philippines' ranking to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) which caused massive destruction in 2018.
CDRC's Deputy Executive Director attributed the Philippines' ranking to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) which caused massive destruction in 2018.
