Australia's Natural Disasters: Tales of Nature's Dramatic Impact on This Country and Its People

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The book delves into the profound impact of natural disasters on Australia's landscape and its people, highlighting events like droughts, floods, earthquakes, and bushfires. It recounts harrowing tales such as Cyclone Tracy, which devastated Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, shattering the belief that cyclones wouldn't strike the city. Through these narratives, the book illustrates the country's vulnerability to extreme weather and the resilience of its inhabitants amidst nature's fury.