What were the effects of Cyclone Larry?

Answer 1

The total effects of Larry were nearly A$1 billion in damage and one fatality. It destroyed the region's banana plantations. Consequently Australians had to pay astronomical prices for bananas for around a year. North Queensland's tropical fruit, sugar cane and avocado farm industries also suffered, and took some time to rebuild. Environmental effects included the following: * damage to the Great Barrier Reef, by way of broken and dislodged coral, damaged vegetation and beaches * fish and marine animals suffocated when their gills were filled with mud which resulted from the turbulent waters * extensive damage to rainforests, particularly rainforest remnants (which were less protected), not only by way of damaged trees and animal habitats. but by the intrusion of pervasive weeds and non-native plants from other areas; these weeds, such as Miconia, smother native plants and alter the structure of the environment

Answer 2

The impact of Cyclone Larry on the people was devastating for some. People have been psychologically traumatised due to any of the following: * The destruction of buildings, resulting in any number of people suddenly finding themselves homeless. * People had to leave the area which means they suffer the loss of everything they have ever known - home, their possessions, sometimes pets, even some family members. This causes immeasurable grief. * Livelihoods were lost. The wiping out of banana crops and other farming industries meant some families were left without an income with which to even rebuild.

Answer 3

Some of the environmental effects of Cyclone Larry were:

• damage to the Great Barrier Reef, by way of broken and dislodged coral, vegetation and beaches
• fish and marine animals suffocated when their gills were filled with mud which resulted from the turbulent waters
• extensive damage to rainforests, particularly rainforest remnants (which were less protected), not only by way of damaged trees and animal habitats. but by the intrusion of pervasive weeds and non-native plants from other areas; these weeds, such as Miconia, smother native plants and alter the structure of the environment

Answer 4

In recent years, Australia has experienced a diverse range of disasters - natural and man-made, onshore and offshore. The Australian Government has responded by providing assistance to adversely-affected Australians. While disasters are not a new phenomenon and will continue to occur, learning from these events can make governments more resilient and responsive to their occurrence.

The primary role for protecting the community and property in response to domestic disasters rests with state and territory governments. The Australian Government supports the states and territories in recovery response through the provision of a range of programs and tailored assistance measures.

In November 2005, the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Committee (AGDRC) was established to provide advice on, and coordinate implementation of, tailored disaster recovery assistance measures to Australian individuals, families and communities in response to disasters. The Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs chairs the AGDRC which comprises 27 individual agencies.

Answer 5

Cyclone Larry hit Queensland, Australia in 2006, causing widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and homes. The cyclone destroyed crops, particularly banana plantations, leading to significant economic losses for the region. The event also resulted in power outages, disrupted transportation, and required significant recovery efforts.