Is Australia Bracing for the Aftermath of Cyclone Larry?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Moonbear
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Australia
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

Cyclone Larry, a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 180 mph, struck the eastern coast of Australia, particularly affecting Queensland around Cairns. The cyclone caused extensive damage, with reports indicating that the financial impact could reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Fortunately, there were no fatalities and only 30 minor injuries reported. The agricultural sector, particularly banana and sugar cane farmers, faced significant losses, and damage was also noted to the Great Barrier Reef.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of cyclone classifications, specifically Category 5 storms.
  • Knowledge of the economic impact of natural disasters on agriculture.
  • Familiarity with the geographical significance of Queensland and Cairns.
  • Awareness of the environmental implications of cyclones on ecosystems like the Great Barrier Reef.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the economic recovery strategies following natural disasters in Australia.
  • Explore the long-term effects of cyclones on agricultural production in Queensland.
  • Investigate the environmental restoration efforts for the Great Barrier Reef post-cyclone.
  • Learn about the emergency response protocols for severe weather events in Australia.
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for disaster management professionals, agricultural economists, environmental scientists, and anyone interested in the impacts of severe weather events on communities and ecosystems.

Moonbear
Staff Emeritus
Science Advisor
Gold Member
Messages
11,919
Reaction score
54
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.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
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.
 
Last edited: