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"Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and
left a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural
events in Australia’s history.
Wind speeds reached more than 200 kilometres per hour. The cyclone claimed 71
lives and injured nearly 650, and left 70% of the city’s buildings flattened.
If you are about 60 or older, chances are you remember that day, even if the
cyclone did not directly affect you.
The 50th anniversary of this disaster offers a crucial opportunity to reflect
on how Cyclone Tracy not only reshaped Darwin but marked a turning point in
Australia’s approach to disaster resilience."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
