ASIA

• Asia is the largest of the

world’s continents, covering
approximately 30% of the
Earth’s land area.
• Also the world’s most populous
continent, with roughly 60% of
the total population.
COUNTRIES WE CHOSE:

•Thailand
•Mongolia
•Vietnam
THAILAND

• Often referred to as ‘’The Land of Smiles.’’

It got this nickname because in Thailand, a
smile is much more than just a smile…it is a
form of subtle interpersonal-messaging.
• Is famous predominantly for it’s wide
stretches of pristine beaches. Whilst many
such as Railey Beach are recognized for
their nightlife, there are calmer, family
friendly resorts too.
• Known for celebrating countless festivals,
including ancient arts and traditional foods.
• Located in the heart of Southeast Asia
 FAMOUS PLACES IN THAILAND
Historic city of
Ayutthaya
Founded in 1350, was the
second capital of the Siamese
Kingdom.
Koh Phi Phi Beach
Famous for its pristine beaches,
stunning rock formations, and vivid
turquoise waters with colorful
marine life. Was also the setting of
the Leonardo DiCarpio movie “The
Beach”.
The Grand Palace,
Bangkok
consists of royal and throne halls,
a number of government offices
and the renowned Temple of the
Emerald Buddha.
NATURAL HAZARDS WITH CALCULATED DEATH
AND DAMAGES

According to the EM-DAT Information of Thailand, cyclone, drought

and flood are the top three disasters that affected their country in
year 1984-2013.
DISASTER # OF EVENTS TOTAL KILLED TOTAL AFFECTED DAMAGE
(MILLIONS US$)
drought 8 0 29,982,602 424.3

cyclone 31 525 4,362,703 879.3

flood 56 3,345 44,862,036 44295.4

 2011 THAILAND FLOOD

• Flood lasted between mid-October

through November 11, inundating
two-thirds of the country including
the six industrial estates which
accounted for 70% of the total
damage in the manufacturing
sector in Thailand.
• Worst flood to occur in the history
of Thailand that caused 815
deaths and 13.6 million people
affected.
TYPHOON GAY

Also known as The Cavali Cyclone of 1989

Was a small but powerful tropical cyclone
that caused 437 deaths, over 68000
people were affected, 5000 rendered
homeless and 440 fisherman reportedly
missing.
It was also the worst typhoon in the
history of Thailand
DROUGHT IN THAILAND

• From November 2009 to August

2010, Thailand experienced a
devastating drought with
temperature exceeding 40
degrees Celsius, bringing
agriculture to a standstill.
MONGOLIA

*19th largest country in the world

*Mongolia is known for vast,
rugged expanses and nomadic
culture.
• Top three hazards are;
a)Wildfire
b)Dzud
c)Flood
FAMOUS PLACES IN MONGOLIA

Flaming Cliffs Alatai Tavan Bogd Genghis Khan statue

Due to it’s outstanding Famous for it’s 5 highest Considered the world’s
orange color seen at sunset peaks and largest Potanin largest equestrian statue
glacier and the largest horse-riding
statue in the world
WILDFIRE IN MONGOLIA

• A total of 97 forest and steppe REASON:

fires have been recorded
across Mongolia in 2020, which
have destroyed 213,433
hectares of forest and
grassland.
• because of the warmer
temperature and increased
droughts in Mongolia.
DZUD IN MONGOLIA

• Dzud- an abnormally harsh winter that leaves livestock without food

-arising from summer drought followed by heavy snowfalls combined
with extreme cold, resulting in insufficient grazing pastures and
livestock mortality.
(a report from 2010)
• 5.5 million livestock have died since December
• The last major dzud occurred over three straight winters from 2000
to 2002, with about 2.5 million animals dying each year.
• Drought is the major culprit for dzud
FLOOD IN MONGOLIA

• Eight people died in a flood

that occurred in July 2020.
• It was also reported that 2,360
homes were flooded and the
flooding also caused damage to
livestock with 7,000 animals
killed.
VIETNAM

• Vietnam is one of the most

hazard-prone countries in the
Asia-Pacific region with an
eastern coastline of 3,260 km.
• The country is regularly
exposed to hydro-
meteorological hazards
including severe storms,
cyclones, typhoons, floods,
landslides, and coal erosion.
WHAT IS VIETNAM KNOWN FOR?

• Vietnam is famous for natural landscapes like Ha

Long Bay, refreshing Vietnamese cuisine, and
their famous floating market.
WHAT IS VIETNAM FAMOUS FOR?

Vietnamese food is all about

balance

• Pho is the most famous dish in

Vietnam
• Famous for it’s beautiful island
system with two types of
limestone islands and shale
islands
FLOATING MARKET

•Due to many
rivers and canals
in Vietnam, they
need to use boat
to transport their
products.
NATURAL HAZARDS IN VIETNAM

• An average of 430 people were killed each year by natural

disasters between 2007-2011 in Vietnam, with property loses
estimated at 1% of gross domestic product.
• Natural hazards include rare earthquakes and occasional typhoons
(May to January) with extensive flooding.
TYPHOON DURIAN(2006)

• In December 2006, Typhoon

Durian killed atleast 70 people
with 23 missing.
• More than 210,000 houses in
the country’s south were
damaged by the storm, which
also sank more than 800
noored fishing boats.
TYPHOON HAIYAN (2013)

• In November 2013, Typhoon

Haiyan made a landfall in
Vietnam.
• Death: 14
• Missing: 4
TYPHOON LEKIMA

• Occurred in Ocotober 2004. About

100,000 houses were destroyed and
atleast 77 people were recorded
dead or missing.
• Rescuers discovered the bodies of 11
ore people killed by landslides and
floods triggered by Typhoon Lekima
• The typhoon washed away 6,000
houses, damaged 52,000 houses and
destroyed about 80,000 hectares of
crops.
FLOODS
FLOOD IN CENTRAL VIETNAM

• The floods were mainly caused

by the seasonal monsoon,
though enhanced by multiple
tropical cyclones.
LANDSLIDE

• Heavy flooding and landslides

have hit Central Vietnam for
more than a week. Rescue
workers faced a dangerous
situation, after 3 members
died trying to reach a group of
30 employees of a
hydropowerplant that had
been buried by the landslides.