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How many people lived in Darwin when Cyclone Tracy hit?
When Cyclone Tracy hit in 1974, Darwin was a city of 43,500 people living in 12,000 residences. This figure does not include the indigenous communities within the city, or in outlying areas.
How many people survived cyclone Tracy?
35,000 people were evacuated prior to the cyclone hitting but i don't know how many people survived.
How many people were killed when Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin?
In Darwin, 65 people got killed in Cyclone Tracy, either killed in the city or drowned at sea.
How many lives were lost in cyclone Tracy?
Officially, 71 people died.
How many homes were damaged in Cyclone Tracy?
Approximately 9000 homes were destroyed or damaged in Cyclone Tracy.
How many homes did Cyclone Tracy destroy?
Cyclone Tracy destroyed 9,000 homes out of a city of about 12,000 residences.
How many people were evacuated in cyclone Tracy?
About 35000 out of 45000 evacuated the city and many people did not come back.
How were people affected by Cyclone Tracy?
Many were left homeless or experienced loss of life!
How many donations was Queensland given from Cyclone Tracy?
None. Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin in the Northern Territory, not Queensland, in 1974.
Which was the largest cyclone in the world?
Cyclone Tracy is the only cyclone to have directly hit and damaged Darwin, to date. Many cyclones circulate in the waters east and west of Darwin each year. Only four have caused significant damage in and around Darwin, and these occurred in 1897 (when the city was still known as Palmerston); 1917; 1937; and 1974.
How many people were left homeless after Cyclone Tracy?
Three quarters of the population of Darwin were left homeless. 9,000 homes were destroyed, out of a city which had 12,000 residences. Prior to the cyclone, Darwin had around 43,500 people, but after Tracy hit, approximately 30,000 were homeless.
How many hours did Cyclone Tracy last?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin just after midnight on Christmas Day in 1974 and lasted until about 7:00 am.
