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 * __ CYCLONE __**

A cyclone (or hurricane) is a low pressure system that forms over 26.5 degrees or higher with gale winds (63 km per hour) pushing the water around in the centre! A cyclone looks like a big storm cloud. A cyclone is formed when hot tropical water mixes with cold air in the middle making the eye of the cyclone and the rest. A cyclone uses the energy from the warm tropical ocean water. A cyclone cannot form if the surface water temperature is 25 degrees or lower. Although once formed the cyclone can use sea level temperature lower than 26.5 degrees. Cyclones can stay ‘alive’ for many days and leave quite an erratic path. They usually disperser over time if the cyclone does not go out to sea for more water.


 * __ PREPARATION FOR A CYCLONE __**

**__Before__**


 * Check with the council or building authority if your house can withstand a cyclone.
 * Trim high trees to a safe height to stop branches falling onto your house
 * Clear the house of all objects that could break or hurt someone
 * Prepare an emergency kit- battery radio, torch, batteries- water ,dried fruit, canned food- matches, first aid kit

**__ When the cyclone strikes __**


 * Disconnect all wired or electrical objects, listen to your radio for updates
 * Place yourself (with pets) in the strongest part of the house and well away from windows i.e. the bathroom
 * If anything starts to break (water pipe) protect yourself with a mattress or rug under a strong table
 * Beware of the eye. If the wind speed drops don’t think the cyclone has stopped or over. Wait for the all clear to go outside

**__ After __**


 * Do not go outside until the all clear is given by the radio.
 * Check for gas leaks
 * Beware of power lines, houses or fallen buildings
 * See if everyone is ok
 * Listen to the radio


 * __ CYCLONE PAST __**
 * __ CYCLONE YASI __**

Cyclone Yasi began developing in the low northwest region of Fiji on the 29th of January and started on a west track. At 7pm, when tropical cyclone Yasi upgraded to category 4, The cyclone made a southern west movement and began to accelerate towards Queensland’s tropical cost. When Yasi moved to category 5 the power of all the water caused Floods all over Queensland’s attractions and beaches. Strong winds pushed up houses roofs trees and other things in this deadly cyclones way!


 * __ CYCLONE ANTHONY __**

Tropical cyclone Anthony was analysed as a low cyclone in northwest of the Coral Sea. This low developed cyclone was set to hit at Queensland shore but a stronger cyclone (Cyclone Yasi) pushed the cyclone away from the shore of Mission beach. Anthony started a different route from where he was meant to hit, he started a southwest route to Carins as he just upgraded to category 2. After a long way Anthony finally hit land at 10pm EST Sunday 30th of January!