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The effects of Cyclone Tracy were profound. Many people lost all they had and left Darwin permanently. 65 people lost their lives. See the Web Link 'Cyclone Tracy Aftermath Index' to the left. Further information: It is said that the government wanted to downplay the actual death toll, as an election was looming. Sources indicate that only those who died and could actually be identified were included in the death toll. Perhaps hundreds more were killed, especially among the indigenous communities of the area. Locals reported that entire Aboriginal settlements were wiped out, but these deaths were not recorded. 9,000 homes were destroyed, out of a city of 43,500 people living in 12,000 residences. Many buildings were not built to withstand cyclonic forces, despite being in the cyclone belt.
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Was Cyclone Tracy a tropical cyclone?
Yes, Cyclone Tracy was a tropical cyclone.
Was Cyclone Tracy a typical cyclone?
No. Cyclone Tracy was an a very intense but abnormally small cyclone.
What cyclone hit before Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Selma came before Cyclone Tracy.
What are facts Cyclone tracy?
- Its a feminine cyclone because its name is TRACY. - Tracy was a girl i knew
What cyclone had come close to Darwin earlier in December?
it was cyclone Tracy i am so cool it was cyclone Tracy lol
Where did Cyclone Tracy start?
Cyclone Tracy started as a tropical storm out in the Arafura Sea.
What was the location of Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
What are facts about Cyclone Tracy?
cyclone Tracy was very serious and was in 1974. it hit on Christmas eve.
What was the effect of cyclone Tracy on the atmosphere?
There was removal of trees. The oxygen supply declined and was of much poorer quality.
Why was cyclone Tracy so dangerous?
cyclone Tracy was very dangerous because the winds were very strong
How many homes were damaged in Cyclone Tracy?
Approximately 9000 homes were destroyed or damaged in Cyclone Tracy.
How did Cyclone Tracy rotate?
Cyclone Tracy rotated in a clockwise direction, as do all cyclones in the southern hemisphere.
