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Hazards

The Impacts of Tropical Storms

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Recall questions on primary and secondary impacts and on the environmental and social consequences that follow.

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What are primary impacts of tropical storms?

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Identify six social impacts of tropical storms.

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What do long-term responses to tropical storms involve?

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  1. 1

    What are primary impacts of tropical storms?

    Model answer

    Impacts caused directly by the hazard event itself, including deaths from drowning or building collapse, destruction of infrastructure, and immediate environmental damage.

  2. 2

    What are secondary impacts of tropical storms?

    Model answer

    Knock-on effects occurring after the initial event, including disease outbreaks, food shortages, economic disruption, and displacement of populations.

  3. 3

    Give four examples of environmental impacts from tropical storms.

    Model answer

    Destruction of ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves, coastal erosion, salinisation of agricultural land, and contamination of water supplies.

  4. 4

    Identify six social impacts of tropical storms.

    Model answer

    Loss of life, injuries, displacement of communities, destruction of homes and schools, psychological trauma, and disruption to healthcare services.

  5. 5

    What are the main economic impacts of tropical storms?

    Model answer

    Damage to property and infrastructure, loss of agricultural output, disruption to business and tourism, and costs of emergency response and reconstruction.

  6. 6

    How can tropical storms create political impacts?

    Model answer

    They create pressure on governments to respond effectively, potential for political instability if responses are inadequate, and international relations implications regarding aid.

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