Officially, 71 people died.
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.
Tree were uprooted animal habitats were lost due to amount of litter in ocean & coral reefs were damage
i think 0ver 60,00000 people lost there homes
about 300,000 people lost their lives, but the determination of the exact # of lives and homes lost isn't determined.
The Bhola cyclone of 1970 killed an estimated 300,000 people in Bangladesh. However, this event was purely a tropical cyclone. No tidal wave or tsunami was involved.
In the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin on Christmas Day in 1974, the short-term response involved emergency relief efforts coordinated by the Australian government and the military. Rescue teams were deployed to search for survivors, provide medical assistance, and distribute food and supplies to the displaced population. Temporary shelters were established for those who lost their homes, and efforts were made to restore essential services like water, electricity, and communication. The response also included psychological support for the traumatized residents.
Officially, 71 people died in tropical cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, the capital city of Australia's Northern Territory, overnight on December 24, 1974, continuing until the morning of December 25. Most of the city was destroyed in the cyclone.Initially, 65 deaths were reported: 49 on land and 16 at sea, but on March 17, 2005 a new Coroner's report found six people on board the vessel Booya, which sank in Darwin Harbour during Cyclone Tracy, to have perished at sea. This effectively revised the previous 'lost at sea' estimate; the official death toll from Cyclone Tracy stands at 71: 49 on land and 22 at sea. The Northern Territory Department of Justice link below documents the Coroner's findings in the matter. Many believe the actual losses to be much higher than the Coronial findings.The Cyclone Tracy Website link includes detailed information as well as a collection of oral histories recorded by locals living in Darwin at the time of the disaster.For a quick-reference fact sheet on Cyclone Tracy, see the Emergency Management Australia link. The Northern Territory Library link supplies data and features an extensive photo collection, while the Wikipedia link provides further information on the disaster. Further information and oral histories can also be viewed at the "Enjoy Darwin" website.
People lost their homes and lands when they did not have money to pay.
it was horible!! people lost their homes
Cyclone Tracy, which struck Darwin, Australia, in December 1974, had a significant impact on the biosphere, particularly in terms of vegetation and wildlife. The cyclone's intense winds and heavy rain caused widespread destruction of forests, uprooting trees and damaging habitats, which led to a decline in local flora and fauna. Many animal species lost their habitats, resulting in disruptions to the local ecosystem. Recovery took years, but it also provided opportunities for regeneration and the growth of new plant species in the affected areas.
Homes were destroyed, people were homeless and many people died. Many people lost friends and families and lost everything.