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Super Yolanda

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A Super Yolanda firework

Super Yolanda is a type of firecracker released in December 2013. It is named after Typhoon Haiyan, known as Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines.[1][2]

Legality

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In the Philippines, Super Yolanda is included on the list of dangerous firecrackers, according to the Department of Health.[3] Super Yolanda is now illegal in the country.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Placido, Dharel. "'Super Yolanda,' 'Goodbye Napoles' now illegal". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. ^ "'Yolanda' firecracker victim loses hand; fireworks injuries breach 100". GMA News Online. 27 December 2013.
  3. ^ Bacani, Louis (December 27, 2013). "Boy loses right hand due to 'Super Yolanda' firecracker". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  4. ^ "'Super Yolanda' claims first victim; fireworks injuries rise to 140". ABS-CBN Corporation. 2013-12-27. Archived from the original on 2022-03-12.
  5. ^ Sabillo, Kristine Angeli (December 27, 2013). "Police seize, destroy 'Super Yolanda', 'Napoles'". INQUIRER.net.