Of the 12,000 or so residences in Darwin, 9000 were flattened by Cyclone Tracy, while around 70% of the businesses were also destroyed. The rather significant Chinese Temple which had been built in 1887 was badly damaged. In addition, 16 of the 22 vessels which were out at sea when the cyclone struck were never found again.
Approximately 9000 homes were destroyed or damaged in Cyclone Tracy.
Cyclone Selma came before Cyclone Tracy.
When Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin Harbour, there were many fishing vessels which were damaged, with loss of life. Some 16 people who were aboard the vessels at sea disappeared; their bodies were never found.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin in the month of December. Specifically, it hit on Christmas Day.
Yes. Cyclone Tracy directly hit Darwin, wiping out about three-quarters of the town.
cyclone Tracy was very serious and was in 1974. it hit on Christmas eve.
Whilst there is a high chance of Darwin being hit by another "Cyclone Tracy", it would not affect the city in the same way. Darwin was rebuilt to be more cyclone-proof, and so fewer buildings would be damaged, and there would probably be fewer deaths.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia on the 25th of December 1974 but she had formed on the 20th.
The cyclone that hit Darwin on Christmas Day was Cyclone Tracy, which struck in 1974.
When Cyclone Tracy Hit Darwin, the city received 250mm within a 12 hour period.
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin shortly after 2am on 25 December 1974 - Christmas Day.