Natural
DIsaster
in
tHE Philippines
What is natural
disaster?
According to the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
(ADPC) in 2012, a disaster is defined as a "sudden,
calamitous event that brings great damage, loss,
destruction, and devastation to life and property.
Types of Disaster
The Philippines outlines the following 8 Natural:
Earthquakes Volcanic eruption
Tsunamis Extreme Heat
Drought and water Floods and flash
shortage floods
Tropical Storms Storm surge
EArthquakes
An earthquake is the sudden release of
strain energy in the Earth's crust,
resulting in waves of shaking that radiate
outwards from the earthquake source.
Tsunamis
A tsunami is a series of waves in a water body caused
by the displacement of a large volume of water,
generally in an ocean or a large lake. Earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions and underwater explosions above
or below water all have the potential to generate a
tsunami.
Drought and water Shortage
A drought happens when a period of low rainfall leads
to a shortage of water. It is starting when total rainfall
is well below average for several months. A balance
must be maintained between the water taken out for
supply and that being replaced by surface run-off.
Tropical storm
An topical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system
with a low-pressure center, a closed low-level
atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral
arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy
rain and squalls.
Landslide and debris flow
In a landslide, masses of rock, earth, or debris
move down a slope. Debris and mud flows are
rivers of rock, earth, and other debris
saturated with water.
Extreme heat
A heat wave or heatwave, sometimes described as
extreme heat, is a period of abnormally hot weather.
Definitions vary but are similar. A heat wave is usually
measured relative to the usual climate in the area
and to normal temperatures for the season
flood and flash flood
Ponding of water at or near the point where the rain
fell. Flooding is a longer term event than flash
flooding: it may last days or weeks. Flash flood: A
flood caused by heavy or excessive rainfall in a short
period of time, generally less than 6 hours.
Storm surge
A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm
tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like
phenomenon of rising water commonly
associated with low-pressure weather systems,
such as cyclones.
Why is the
Philippines prone to
earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions?
According to Rolly E.
Rimando in his book
Disaster Readiness and
Risk Reduction. The
Philippines hosts
frequent earthquakes and
volcanic eruptions
because of its position
within the ‘’Ring of Fire’’
western edge of the most
dynamic tectonic plates.
A report by Philippines Star in 2014, states that
eight out of the ten cities most at risk from
natural hazards are in the Philippines, and more
than half of the 100 cities most vulnerable to
earthquakes, storms, and other disasters are in
four Asian nations.
Natural disaster
Philippine Vulnerabilities to
Natural Disasters (by Climate
Change Primer Manuscript,
2014)
Natural disaster
The Philippines lies in the
Pacific typhoon belt and we
are visited by an average of
20 typhoons every year.
Natural disaster
The Philippines is an
archipelagic country
with many small islands.
Natural disaster
The rugged nature of our landscape
makes our communities very
vulnerable to landslides, mudflows
and other disasters.
Natural disaster
Many of our areas are also at or
below sea level, and this makes us
vulnerable to flooding and worst,
inundation with rise in sea level.
Natural disaster
The Philippines is at risk
to volcanic eruptions
Natural disaster
The Philippines is an
archipelagic country
with many small islands.
NATURAL DISASTER IN THE
PHILIPPINES
CONCLUSION
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