Synopsis

Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on November 8, 2013, remains the most powerful cyclone ever to make landfall. The storm unleashed winds exceeding 200 miles per hour upon the low-lying, densely populated islands, and a devastating storm surge surged into homes, schools, and hospitals, reaching heights of two stories. Entire villages were erased from the map, and cities, notably the provincial capital of Tacloban, suffered widespread destruction. The toll was staggering: over 5,000 li