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Tropical Cyclone
Tropical cyclones form over warm seas where there is low atmospheric pressure the warm moist air begins to spiral into a strong circling storm
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If the building begins to break up, shelter under a strong table, bench or heavy mattress.
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Turn off all electricity, gas and water; unplug all appliances.
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If you are driving when a cyclone hits, immediately park in an area that is clear of trees, powerlines and water courses. Stay inside your car.
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to keep safe from a cyclone you should move to the lowest level of the house such as the basement or storm cellar. If there is no basement move to a small room with no windows such as the bathroom or cupboard. You should keep a emergency kit and a battery operating radio
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Of the 49,000 people who lived in Darwin, 20,000 people were left homeless
More than 30,000 people had to leave the city
very intense low-pressure winds , forming over tropical oceans and with winds of hurricane force.
Damage. Tropical cyclones threaten lives and property because of their high winds, excessive rain and flooding, and ability to spawn tornadoes. As they make landfall, the winds and surge are the main threats