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Was Cyclone Tracy a tropical cyclone?
Yes, Cyclone Tracy was a tropical cyclone.
When was the worst cyclone that hit Australia?
The worst cyclone to hit Australia was Cyclone Mahina. It hit north Queensland on 4 March 1899. A category 5 cyclone, it resulted in the greatest death toll of any natural disaster in Australia.Australia's second worst cyclone was Cyclone Tracy, which officially killed 71 people and destroyed 9,000 homes on 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.
Which cyclone caused greatest death in Australia?
Cyclone Tracy (it hit Darwin, in the early hours of Christmas Day, 1974)
What are facts Cyclone tracy?
- Its a feminine cyclone because its name is TRACY. - Tracy was a girl i knew
What diseases were present at cyclone Tracy?
Aside from death and injuries caused by Cyclone Tracy the Authorities in Australia got on top of the situation sufficiently to avert the outbreak of disease, by evacuating people as soon as possible.
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 was the effect of Cyclone Tracy?
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.
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.
