Impact and aftermath:
Whilst there was an enormous amount of damage done, there were also amazing stories of survival; babies were born in evacuation centres and communities in severely affected towns bonded and supported each other during and after the cyclones existence. The massive storm destroyed homes, shredded crops and smashed marinas and island resorts as it hit northern Queensland.
Environmental impacts:
·Due to the cyclone, most of the banana plantations in the Queensland tropical area were destroyed, and Queensland is the 3rd biggest banana contributor so it effected 90% of Australia.
·Cyclone Yasi destroyed the sugar cane plantations as well as the banana plantations as previously stated.
·It destroyed various National Parks and rainforests full of endangered animals.
·Cyclone Yasi passed over the Great Barrier Reef, causing serious damage to some parts of it. Approximately 13% of the reef was exposed to Cyclone Yasi, from Cairns to Townsville.
·The strong storm surge also washed toxic chemicals and unwanted rubbish into the ocean around the Great Barrier Reef. Experts predict that it will take up to 20 years for the Reef to fully recover.
Social impacts:
·A social impact that is actually an advantage, is that due to the cyclone people have come closer to prepare for the cyclone and have sparked new relationships with complete strangers.
·Cyclone Yasi destroyed electricity poles which made it unavailable for electricity to be supplied to homes, therefore phones and other devices were unable to be charged so people couldn't contact their relatives or friends.
·It destroyed almost 150 homes and left 650 uninhabitable when it crossed north Queensland coast.
Economic impacts:
·Northern Queensland supplies about 85% of the nation’s bananas. Cyclone Yasi wiped out the crops so the price of the banana increased. Before the cyclone, the price of bananas was around $3-4 a kilo but it jumped to around $10-15 after the cyclone struck.
·Queensland has 20% of Australia’s sugar cane production, but crops were damaged and lost a vast amount of money.
·Related to agriculture, there was a loss of at least $800 million.
·There was an effect on tourism, Yasi made landfall between the cities of Innisfail ad Cardwell which lie near the famous touring spot; Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the most iconic attractions.
Whilst there was an enormous amount of damage done, there were also amazing stories of survival; babies were born in evacuation centres and communities in severely affected towns bonded and supported each other during and after the cyclones existence. The massive storm destroyed homes, shredded crops and smashed marinas and island resorts as it hit northern Queensland.
Environmental impacts:
·Due to the cyclone, most of the banana plantations in the Queensland tropical area were destroyed, and Queensland is the 3rd biggest banana contributor so it effected 90% of Australia.
·Cyclone Yasi destroyed the sugar cane plantations as well as the banana plantations as previously stated.
·It destroyed various National Parks and rainforests full of endangered animals.
·Cyclone Yasi passed over the Great Barrier Reef, causing serious damage to some parts of it. Approximately 13% of the reef was exposed to Cyclone Yasi, from Cairns to Townsville.
·The strong storm surge also washed toxic chemicals and unwanted rubbish into the ocean around the Great Barrier Reef. Experts predict that it will take up to 20 years for the Reef to fully recover.
Social impacts:
·A social impact that is actually an advantage, is that due to the cyclone people have come closer to prepare for the cyclone and have sparked new relationships with complete strangers.
·Cyclone Yasi destroyed electricity poles which made it unavailable for electricity to be supplied to homes, therefore phones and other devices were unable to be charged so people couldn't contact their relatives or friends.
·It destroyed almost 150 homes and left 650 uninhabitable when it crossed north Queensland coast.
Economic impacts:
·Northern Queensland supplies about 85% of the nation’s bananas. Cyclone Yasi wiped out the crops so the price of the banana increased. Before the cyclone, the price of bananas was around $3-4 a kilo but it jumped to around $10-15 after the cyclone struck.
·Queensland has 20% of Australia’s sugar cane production, but crops were damaged and lost a vast amount of money.
·Related to agriculture, there was a loss of at least $800 million.
·There was an effect on tourism, Yasi made landfall between the cities of Innisfail ad Cardwell which lie near the famous touring spot; Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the most iconic attractions.