Is Australia Bracing for the Aftermath of Cyclone Larry?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the impact of Cyclone Larry, a Category 5 storm that affected the eastern coast of Australia, particularly Queensland. Participants express concern for the safety of individuals in the region and discuss the damage caused to infrastructure and agriculture.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Larry, including destruction of metal roofs, wooden houses, and banana plantations.
  • There is mention of the financial impact, with damage estimates expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
  • Participants express relief that there were no reported fatalities and only minor injuries among the population.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of specific individuals, including a participant's friends and family in the affected area.
  • One participant reports that another member, El Hombre Invisible, has checked in and is safe.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the severity of the cyclone's impact and express concern for those in the affected areas, but there is no consensus on the extent of the damage or the situation of all individuals in the region.

Contextual Notes

Details regarding the specific extent of damage to agriculture and infrastructure remain unclear, and the discussion does not provide comprehensive updates on all individuals' safety.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the effects of natural disasters, community responses to emergencies, and the experiences of those living in cyclone-affected areas may find this discussion relevant.

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CAIRNS, Australia (AP) - Metal roofs littered streets, wooden houses lay in splinters and banana plantations were stripped bare after the most powerful cyclone to hit Australia in three decades lashed the country's eastern coast Monday.

Amazingly, the storm caused no reported fatalities, and only 30 people suffered minor injuries. But the damage from Cyclone Larry, a Category 5 storm with winds up to 180 mph, was expected to run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20060320/D8GFJG6O0.html

At least there were only minor injuries among the people, but it sounds like the farmers in the area have had their crops devastated...bananas and sugar cane. There was damage to the Great Barrier Reef as well.

I hope all our Australian members are safe and sound and far from this region.
 
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ACK! I forget where Alexandra is! I hope she's ok.
 
Alex is out west. The cyclone hit Queensland on the northeast coast around Cairns.

I have a few friends and maybe some cousins up that way. Still waiting to find out how folks are.
 
Astronuc said:
I have a few friends and maybe some cousins up that way. Still waiting to find out how folks are.
I hope they are all okay.
 
El Hombre Invisible just checked in by email. He's fine and about to head to NZ.
 
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