CYCLONE MONICA - THE STRONGEST RECORDED IN TROPICAL AUSTRALIA

Cyclones are major meteorological events. This unit provides an opportunity for students to follow the development, movement and impact of this Category 5 Cyclone. Although it has been the strongest recorded it did not gain the press coverage of Cyclone Tracy (December 25 1974). Reasons for this are provided in comparisons. Start with an observation of fallen trees and follow the story through the Arts and Craft Centre in Maningrida - the closest settlement to the eye of Maningrida. Then find the origin, look at the nature and mechanism of the cyclone, trace its movement and its changing strength by map. There is plenty of Web information about Cyclone Tracy if you wish to find it. There is very little available very little about Cyclone Monica. A black and white question & activity page is provided so that hard copies can be given.
If your students are interested in the most powerful in a category - Cyclone Monica fits this requirement.