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Cyclone Tracy destroyed one fifth of the residences in Darwin in 1974, so it was clear that changes had to be made to ensure the city would be more cyclone-proof in the future.
When Darwin had to rebuild, it started off with far fewer people living there. The city was then rebuilt according to new building codes, and it is now regarded as a modern multicultural city of around 100,000 people. The new building codes also spread to other cyclone-prone areas of Australia.
A significant development which came from the cyclone was that of the Northern Territory's self-government. Until 1974, the Northern Territory had minimal self-government, with a federal minister being responsible for the Territory from Canberra. However, the cyclone and subsequent response highlighted problems with this arrangement that led directly to the decision of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser to grant the Territory self-government in 1978.
The Cyclone Tracy devastation and loss of life also resulted in improvements to the Australian Cyclone Warning system.
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Which place was Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy made landfall at Darwin in the Top End: that is, Australia's Northern Territory.
Was Cyclone Tracy a tropical cyclone?
Yes, Cyclone Tracy was a tropical cyclone.
When did Cyclone Tracy strike?
Cyclone Tracy made landfall at Darwin in the early hours of Christmas morning, 25 December 1974.
What cyclone hit before Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Selma came before Cyclone Tracy.
Was Cyclone Tracy a typical cyclone?
No. Cyclone Tracy was an a very intense but abnormally small cyclone.
What are facts Cyclone tracy?
- Its a feminine cyclone because its name is TRACY. - Tracy was a girl i knew
Did cyclone Tracy cause any changes?
yes, cyclone tracy caused the nothern territory to have there own self-government instead of canberra government fixing and repairing everything that happens in the territory.
What was the location of Cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Where did Cyclone Tracy start?
Cyclone Tracy started as a tropical storm out in the Arafura Sea.
What are facts about Cyclone Tracy?
cyclone Tracy was very serious and was in 1974. it hit on Christmas eve.
How did Cyclone Tracy rotate?
Cyclone Tracy rotated in a clockwise direction, as do all cyclones in the southern hemisphere.
What was the Size of cyclone Tracy?
Cyclone Tracy was not very big but its effects were massive as it swept out all of Darwin.
