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- Cyclone Tracy (Darwin 1974)
- Cyclone Larry (Innisfail: 2006)
- Cyclone Mahina (Bathurst Bay: 1899)
- Cyclone Fran (Bundaberg: 1993)
- Cyclone Wanda (dumped hundreds of mm of rain upstream in the Brisbane River, leading to the 1974 Brisbane floods)
Arguably, the most famous cyclone was Cyclone Tracy. It devastated Darwin on Christmas Eve in 1974, "officially" killed 65 people (16 at sea) and injured 650. Nearly 70% of homes were destroyed. Some 35000 people had to be evacuated. The damage bill was $800 million dollars.
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∙ 9y agoOf course, the worst hurricanes are usually popular. The worst hurricane in the US was a category 5 storm called, "The Great Florida Keys Labor Day Storm". The next strongest US hurricane was "Camille", also a category 5 storm. The third strongest US hurricane was "Andrew", a category 5 storm that caused immense damage and loss of life. 'Andrew' is probably one of the most famous hurricanes.
Hurricane Katrina and hurricane Sandy are well-known recent hurricanes, but both were only category 2 storms. They are notable for causing much, much damage and loss of life because, in both storms, the people living near where the storms hit were totally unprepared for them.
In New Orleans, site of Katrina's greatest damage, the mayor had spent most of $384 million from the US government for strengthening storm levees on building off-shore gambling boats, instead.
In New York where Sandy hit, there was very little expectation that a hurricane would ever strike there - they hadn't, before . . . Little if any work had previously been done to fortify the area against hurricanes, and as a result, huge damage occurred.
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∙ 9y agoThere are many types of cyclones, including hurricanes and tropical storms. Tornadoes, dust devils, and water spouts are also considered cyclones.
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∙ 14y agoim not sure but probably Katrina!
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∙ 11y agoClone Tracy
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Why do tropical cyclones produce such violent weather?
Tropical cyclones have tremendous amounts of energy. As the storms move, they release the energy in high winds and rain. Most cyclones have the destructive energy of several nuclear weapons.
Where do cyclones occur the most?
Tropical cyclones are most likely to occur over warm and moist, (tropical) seas and oceans. they do move across seas and builds up, but when the cyclones hits the land it will slow down and will loose energy :) hope this helped :)
When do tropical cyclones develop?
If you look are both hemispheres, tropical cyclones can occur in any month. However, they most often occur in summer and early fall. This is generally July-October for the northern hemisphere and January-April for the southern hemisphere.
What are the destructive forms of cyclone?
The most destructive cyclones are tropical cyclones, which in various parts of the world are called hurricanes and typhoons. Extratropical cyclones can also be destructive by producing strong winds and flooding. Both can produce severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Note that while tornadoes are destructive they technically are not cyclones even though they are often referred to as such.
Why do cyclones occur in the coastal areas?
The most dangerous type of cyclone is a tropical cyclone such as a typhoon or hurricane. Tropical cyclones develop by feeding on the moisture that evaporates from warm ocean water. Moisture they cannot get over land. Upon hitting land these storm systems rapidly lose strength, so their worst impacts are usually confined to coastal areas.
What is the spatial distribution of tropical cyclones in Australia?
Most tropical cyclones in Australia actually occur in Chinatown. This part of Australia has dodgy air-conditioning so there is an extremely high chance of tropical cyclones to form in the poorly ventilated buildings of Chinatown
Why do tropical cyclones produce such violent weather?
Tropical cyclones have tremendous amounts of energy. As the storms move, they release the energy in high winds and rain. Most cyclones have the destructive energy of several nuclear weapons.
Where do cyclones occur the most?
Tropical cyclones are most likely to occur over warm and moist, (tropical) seas and oceans. they do move across seas and builds up, but when the cyclones hits the land it will slow down and will loose energy :) hope this helped :)
Who one coast of India is most affected by violent tropical cyclones?
Andhra
What countries do tropical cyclones occur in most?
Australia (Western Australia and Queensland)
Are cyclones most likely to be serious or severe?
Not necessarily. Many mid-latitude cyclones and weaker tropical storms are not particularly severe.
What month of the year tropical cyclones occur most?
it usually occur from september to november.
What month of the year do tropical cyclones occur most?
it usually occur from september to november.
When do cyclones happen in America?
They can happen at any time. The United States gets two types of cyclones: tropical cyclones (tropiical storms and hurricanes) and mid-latitude cyclones. Tropical cyclones typically hit the United States in the later half of summer and early fall. Mid-latitude cyclones are more common and can occur at any time, but are most common and strongest in the colder half of the year.
What is the most powerful and destructive tropical cyclones?
The most powerful and the most destructive tropical cyclones were actually two different storms. The most powerful tropical cyclone on record is Typhoon Tip of 1979 with winds of 190 mph and a pressure of 870 millibars. It is also the largest tropical cyclone on record with a gale diameter of 1380 miles. The most destructive tropical cyclone on record is Hurricane Katrina of 2005, which cause $105 billion in damage.
Is there a hurricane on Jupiter the plant?
No, "hurricanes" are the name given to a type of tropical storm on Earth. There are lots of rotating atmospheric structures on Jupiter, the most famous is the "Great Red Spot". but these are not hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones.
Which part of the world do tropical cyclones usually take place?
Tropical cyclones typically occur over tropical waters between 5 degrees and 22 degrees latitude, except for in the southeast Pacific and south Atlantic. They commonly occur off the northwest coast of Western Australia, in the Gulf of Carpentaria and in the Coral Sea.
