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Tropical cyclone–southwest monsoon interaction and the 2008 floods and landslides in Panay island, central Philippines: meteorological and geological factors

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An unusual amount of precipitation fell in Panay island during the passage of Typhoon Fengshen (local name: Typhoon Frank) in June 2008. The voluminous amount of rain is attributed to the interaction of the tropical cyclone and southwest monsoon as the latter was enhanced by the former during its passage across central Philippines. Ground and aerial surveys were conducted to document the extensive flooding and landslides that occurred in the island. Artificial damming of rivers followed by breaching resulted to flooding, whereas steep slopes, fractured lithologies and intense precipitation were recognized to have led to the occurrence of landslides. These natural hazards and their causes are presented to contribute to our understanding of how weather systems evolve and what the corresponding effects are on the ground. This, hopefully, can provide significant inputs in improving disaster risk reduction and preparedness programs.

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Acknowledgments

We would like to express our gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), National Disaster Coordinating Council, Department of National Defense—Office of Civil Defense, the DOST-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, University of the Philippines—National Institute of Geological Sciences, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office 6 for the support extended in the course of this work. Reviews by two anonymous reviewers are acknowledged with thanks. Satellite imagery shown in the manuscript was taken by the FY2 satellite of China. Rainfall and climatological data and maps are from the DOST-PAGASA.

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  1. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

    Graciano P. Yumul Jr. & Carla B. Dimalanta

  2. Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

    Graciano P. Yumul Jr.

  3. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Department of Science and Technology, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

    Nathaniel T. Servando

  4. Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office 6, Iloilo City, Philippines

    Leilanie O. Suerte, Mae Y. Magarzo & Leo V. V. Juguan

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Yumul, G.P., Servando, N.T., Suerte, L.O. et al. Tropical cyclone–southwest monsoon interaction and the 2008 floods and landslides in Panay island, central Philippines: meteorological and geological factors. Nat Hazards 62, 827–840 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-012-0109-5

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