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Before Cyclone Tracy hit in 1974, Darwin had a population of 48, 000 residents. Darwin had grown rapidly in the post-war years, and many houses, though comfortable, were not made to withstand cyclonic forces. A lot of houses were raised off the ground, to catch the sea breezes in the high humidity. This meant that in a cyclone, winds could get underneath and literally lift the house off its supporting poles. There were a lot of Aboriginal shanty-town settlements on the fringes of the city, and their housing was completely inadequate for a climate where cyclones could hit.
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What cyclone hit Darwin in 1974?
On Christmas Day 1974, three quarters of Darwin was wiped out by Cyclone Tracy.
What city did cyclone Tracy damage in 1974?
Darwin
What is the name of the cyclone that hit Darwin on Christmas day?
The cyclone that hit Darwin on Christmas Day was Cyclone Tracy, which struck in 1974.
When did Cyclone Tracy destroy Darwin?
Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin on Christmas Day, 25 December 1974, destroying three-quarters of the city.
What caused cylone Tracy in Darwin 1974?
Cyclone Tracy hit the 25 of December
How long did cyclone Tracy stay in Darwin for?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin just after midnight on Christmas Day in 1974 and lasted until about 7:00 am.
When was cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on the 25th of December 1974 but she had formed on the 20th.
When and where did Cyclone Tracy land?
On 24 December 1974, Cyclone Tracy moved in to Darwin Harbour. On Christmas Day, 25 December 1974, the cyclone left the city in shreds.
What town did cyclone Tracy hit in 1974?
Darwin, which is a city in Australia.
How many donations was Queensland given from Cyclone Tracy?
None. Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin in the Northern Territory, not Queensland, in 1974.
When did Cyclone Tracy strike?
Cyclone Tracy made landfall at Darwin in the early hours of Christmas morning, 25 December 1974.
What day did Cyclone Tracy happen?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin shortly after 2am on 25 December 1974 - Christmas Day.
