What is the main type of volcano in the Philippines?
Composite = they are steel sided cones that form a layer of ash and lava flow
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What is the main type of earthquake in the Philippines?
- Destructive = where the oceanic plate subjects underneath the continental plate
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How successful is the Philippines at dealing with hazards?
Not very successful at dealing with hazards because the Philippines is an LIC and therefore doesn't have the money to remain or make it hazard proof. However they do receive funding from other countries and charities, but this makes them in debt
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What is an example of a volcano eruption?
Mount Pinatubo is found in the Western Philippines and it is found at a destructive plate margin. On the 5th of April 40 earthquakes where recorded and later on the 9th of June pyroclastic flows occurred. The most violent eruption occurred on the 15th of
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What is an example of an earthquake?
In 1976, just of Mindanao, there was an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 which caused tsunamis and inundated the western shore of Mindanao, killing up to 8000 people
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What is an example of a tropical storm?
In 2013, there was a tropical storm called typhoon Haiyan
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Name some economic impacts?
- loss of money
- loss of jobs
- damage to critical buildings such as banks
- companies can become bankrupt
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Name some social impacts?
- people killed
- people injured
- individuals could be affected mentally
- disease
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Name some environmental impacts?
- damage to rocks cause liquefaction
- pollution for humans and animals
- agriculture may be destroyed
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Name some short-term responses?
- provide medical attention to those who need it
- search and rescue teams
- providing food and water
- providing temporary housing accommodation
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Name some long-term responses?
- rebuilding infrastructure
- rebuilding roads
- fixing pipelines
-roads and houses will be cleared for rubbish
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