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because cyclone Tracy is so powerful it's like category 5

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Q: Why did cyclone Tracy cause so much damage?
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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.


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When Cyclone Tracy Hit Darwin, the city received 250mm within a 12 hour period.


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How many animals were killed in Cyclone Tracy?

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