10 Questions
Zika virus is classified as a geological disaster.
False
Tornadoes are considered hydrometeorological disasters.
True
Nuclear weapons are an example of environmental degradation.
False
The eruption of Taal volcano in 2020 led to severe ashfall in nearby provinces.
True
Avalanches are considered biological disasters.
False
Typhoon Bopha struck Mindanao in 2012, causing over a million deaths.
False
In 2013, super typhoon Haiyan hit four regions and 44 provinces in the Philippines.
True
The Covid-19 pandemic has made it easier for communities to rehabilitate and bounce back from natural disasters.
False
In 2011, there were 18 floods and landslides that resulted in 11.7 million victims in the Philippines.
True
CDRC's Deputy Executive Director attributed the Philippines' ranking to Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) which caused massive destruction in 2018.
False
Test your knowledge on various types of natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and tropical cyclones, as well as man-made disasters like technological and biological incidents. Learn about different catastrophic events that can impact communities worldwide.
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