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The meteorological department issued an alert that a tropical cyclone could occur. It was later confirmed that it was a tropical cyclone. Several warnings were issued to the people of Darwin to evacuate the area and facilities were provided by road and air. The Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force were called to help in the evacuation to prevent disaster due to cyclone Tracy.
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How much money's worth of damage was done in cyclone Tracy?
The damage bill following Cyclone Tracy was $800 million (Australian dollars). That was in 1974 figures, so would translate to much higher figures now.
What damage is done to the economy in a cyclone?
alot
What has been done to prevent another 'chernobyl disaster?
The primary solution preventing another Chernobyl disaster is to build a proper containment building. The damage would have been much less if there had been such a building.
What could be done to ensure Cyclone Tracy doesn't occur again?
Nothing can be done to stop the development of a cyclone. Cyclone Tracy intensified from a storm that developed out in the Arafura Sea. Cyclones can only form if certain conditions are present: e.g. the surface temperature of the ocean needs to be 26.5°C or higher, and there must be a tropical low present. The low air pressure system then begins to pull in clouds and rotate. Man has not yet found a way to control this phenomenon. However, much has been done to minimise the potential effect on the city of Darwin, or any other Australian cities. Buildings are now built to higher standards which can better withstand cyclonic forces, for example. Even though weather warning systems were adequate for Cyclone Tracy, there are more effective ways to get the message out now. the media plays a big part in issuing warnings, safety advice and evacuation advice. All of these measures can minimise the effect of cyclones on populated centres.
Is Australia equipped to cope with a category 4 cyclone?
Easily. Australia has developed excellent emergency management programmes which, together with higher building standards, limit the damage done by cyclones. Australia experiences over a dozen cyclones every year along its coastline, and many of these are category 4. Examples of category 4 or higher cyclones which Australia has handled include Cyclone Yasi - 2010 (category 5), Cyclone Ingrid - 2005 (category 4/5), Cyclone George - 2007 (category 5). Cyclone Tracy was a category 4. The reason it devastated Darwin was that this was before current cyclone standards were put into place.
What isNatural disaster?
A natural disaster is a large disaster done by nature. (Hurricane, tornado, tsunami, etc)
What people think about 2010 disaster?
The 2010 disaster is commonly viewed as a tragic event that had far-reaching impacts on the lives of many individuals. It is often remembered with sadness and as a time of great loss and devastation. Some believe that more could have been done to prevent or mitigate the disaster.
How much money was done from cyclone yasi?
$268m was spent
What is being done to prevent the Mt Erebus disaster from happening again?
There are no commercial flights near this volcano: logistical flights are never flown near Mt Erebus.
What can be done to help eruptions to not turn into a disaster?
precautions
What must be done to prevent porosity in welding?
what must be done to prevent this from happening
What was the impact of cyclone Tracy on the community?
Cyclone Tracy, which hit Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974, resulted in the destruction of about three-quarters of the city's homes and businesses. Water supplies were down as Darwin's supply was contaminated and there were no clean supplies. Sewerage lines were cut, resulting in a lack of sanitation, and poisons therefore leached out into the environment. Surprisingly, there was not a lot of drenching rain or storm surge associated with Cyclone Tracy, so none of the usual problems resulted from that quarter. Trees were uprooted, and animal habitats destroyed. Witnesses reported absolute silence the following morning, signalling the loss of the majority of bird life at that time. As with any such natural disaster, the food chain was broken, and it was many months before food chain order was reestablished among the various species. The beaches were strewn with dead marine or coastal-dwelling creatures. Darwin was rebuilt because there was almost nothing left standing when Tracy had finished her work. With so much destruction of both homes and infrastructure, the population of about 45,000 was reduced to about 10,000 by a mass evacuation of people to other Australian cities. This was organised by Major-General Alan Stretton, Director-General of the Natural Disasters Organisation and Minister for the Northern Territory, Rex Patterson. Many of the families that left never returned and the rebuilding attracted people from many different places resulting in a young, diverse population who rebuilt the city. After the cyclone building codes were upgraded dramatically to try to prevent such extensive damage next time a cyclone passed by. The rebuilding was largely done by the NT Housing Commission using only a limited number of designs on a large scale. At one stage nearly 90% of homes in Darwin were owned by either Government Departments or large national companies such as banks.
