3.+The+future+of+Cyclones

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== It is evident that the warming of the oceans has contributed directly to the increase of cyclones/hurricanes and their intensity. If the globe continues to increase in temperature, then it is definite that stronger tropical cyclones will continue to destruct our communities more frequently. Tropical cyclones are yet another reason as to why we should become more aware of our damage to the earth and reduce our carbon footprint. ==

==In particular, the North Queensland tropical cyclones have increased in intensity over the past 30 years. Cyclones that have hit Queensland in the past 30 years include: ==

· Winifred in 1986- Category 3 impact near Innisfail Aivu in 1989- Category 3 impact near Ayr (South of Townsville) · Cyclone Rona, Daintree, 1999 (Category 3) · Cyclone Ingrid, Cooktown, March 2005 (Category 4). · Larry in 2006- Category 5 impact near Innisfail

Interesting Fact:  The greatest number of tropical cyclones in the Australian region in any one year was 20 in 1983. Since 1950, the lowest number of tropical cyclones in any season was just five in 1987.