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Cyclone Tracy moved in late on Christmas Eve, 24 December 1974. The eye passed directly over Darwin just after midnight, and the cyclone had passed by around 7:00am the next morning.
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What time did Cyclone Tracy leave Darwin?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin just after midnight on Christmas Day in 1974 and lasted until about 7:00 am. The eye itself took about 35 minutes to pass.
What was the time when cyclone Tracy struck?
Cyclone Tracy was the devastating cyclone that hit Darwin on Christmas Day 1974. Cyclone Tracy first hit the city just after midnight on 25 December 1974. It wreaked havoc through Darwin for several hours, before dissipating about 7:00 am the next morning. The eye itself took about 35 minutes to pass. The strongest wind gusts were recorded just after 3:00am.
What time did Cyclone Tracy start and finish?
Cyclone Tracy began affecting Darwin, Australia, on December 24, 1974, with its peak intensity occurring around Christmas Day. The cyclone officially finished its impact on December 26, 1974, when it dissipated. The storm caused widespread destruction and remains one of the most devastating cyclones in Australian history.
What time did Cyclone Tracy start?
Cyclone Tracy developed over several days before it turned and headed for Darwin on December 24th 1974. Gale force winds began in the town at around midnight and the peak gust of wind was recorded at 3:05 am on the 25th before the equipment ceased to function.
What time did Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin?
Cyclone Tracy first hit Darwin just after midnight on 25 December 1974. It continued devastating the city for several hours, before dissipating about 7:00 am the next morning. The eye itself took about 35 minutes to pass. The strongest wind gusts were recorded just after 3:00am.
What was the total damage cost of Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, Australia, on Christmas Day in 1974, caused extensive destruction, resulting in an estimated damage cost of around AUD 837 million at the time. This figure would be equivalent to several billion dollars today when adjusted for inflation. The cyclone destroyed approximately 70% of Darwin's buildings and left thousands homeless. The disaster prompted significant changes in building codes and disaster management in Australia.
How much warning was there before cyclone Tracy hit?
Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin, Australia, on December 25, 1974, with very little warning. Meteorologists had been monitoring the storm, but it intensified rapidly and changed course unexpectedly, leading to a lack of adequate time for preparation. Warnings were issued just hours before the cyclone made landfall, leaving residents with insufficient opportunity to evacuate or secure their homes. As a result, Cyclone Tracy caused widespread devastation and loss of life.
What has the author Bill Bunbury written?
Bill Bunbury has written: 'Caught in Time' 'Cyclone Tracy' -- subject(s): Cyclone Tracy, 1974, Cyclones, History
Who was the prime minister of Australia at the time of cyclone Tracy?
Gough Whitlam
How many natural disasters have occurred at Christmas time?
There have been various natural disasters that have occurred at Christmas time, including earthquakes, tsunamis, and wildfires. The frequency and severity of these disasters can vary from year to year.
Can cyclone cause flood?
Cyclones can and do often cause floods, though not every time. A classic example was Cyclone Wanda which hit Queensland in 1974, resulting in massive and deadly floods throughout the capital city of Brisbane. On the other hand, Cyclone Tracy, which devastated Darwin in 1975, brought far less rain, even though its winds flattened the city.
How many people were officially confirmed dead in Cyclone Tracy?
Officially, 71 people died in tropical cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory, overnight on December 24, 1974, continuing until the morning of December 25. Most of the city was destroyed in the cyclone.Initially, 65 deaths were reported: 49 on land and 16 at sea, but on March 17, 2005 a new Coroner's report found six people on board the vessel Booya, which sank in Darwin Harbour during Cyclone Tracy, to have perished at sea. This effectively revised the previous 'lost at sea' estimate; the official death toll from Cyclone Tracy stands at 71: 49 on land and 22 at sea. The Northern Territory Department of Justice link below documents the Coroner's findings in the matter. Many believe the actual losses to be much higher than the Coronial findings.The Cyclone Tracy Website link includes detailed information as well as a collection of oral histories recorded by locals living in Darwin at the time of the disaster.For a quick-reference fact sheet on Cyclone Tracy, see the Emergency Management Australia link. The Northern Territory Library link supplies data and features an extensive photo collection, while the Wikipedia link provides further information on the disaster. Further information and oral histories can also be viewed at the "Enjoy Darwin" website.
