Earthquakes
Earthquakes are caused by _______ ______?
Tectonic plates
These storms can also disrupt _______ _______?
Economic activities
Floods in Southeast Asia are ______?
Dangerous
Wildfires can start from _________ _________?
Natural Clauses
Does Southeast Asia have earthquakes?
Yes
What was the strongest typhoon to strike Southeast Asia?
Typhoon Yagi
What brings moisture and heavy rainfall?
Australian-Indonesian monsoon (AIM)
When are wildfires most likely to happen?
During the dry season
How many people died in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami?
230,000
What do people in Southeast Asia call hurricanes?
typhoons
What caused the strongest flood in Southeast Asia?
Super Typhoon Yagi
In what year did the biggest wildfire in Southeast Asia happen?
1997
When did the worst earthquake happen?
Decemeber 26, 2004
How can places be impacted by hurricanes in Southeast Asia?
flooding, damage to infrastructure, and loss of life.
What are some of causes from intense rainfall?
Massive flooding, mudslides, destruction of crops, and the deaths or displacement of many people.
How do wildfires affect people in Southeast Asia?
cause respiratory issues and many health problems. (mainly affecting children and the elderly.)
What is the magnitude of average earthquakes in Southeast Asia?
7.7 magnitude.
Where do hurricanes specifically refer to, in the Western North Pacific Ocean?
Tropical cyclones
When is Southeast Asia's region a wet season?
October to march
How do wildfires affect animals?
Animals that rely on vegetation for food are likely to decrease since the fire clears out plants. Animals that rely on other animals have a higher chance of survival because they eat the remaining animals.