Cyclone Vance: Memories

Memories of Cyclone Vance

The memory of Cyclone Vance is ingrained in Exmouth's history. Lots of people who witnessed Cyclone Vance were devastated and heart broken. People described the cyclone as stressful, challenging and unforgettable.
Cyclone Vance will be a memory that Exmouth will always look back on.
Listen to the Exmouth young curators read the memories of Gary Wood, a student at Exmouth District School during Cyclone Vance.
Listen to Exmouth young curators Emmerson and Kayah speaking about their cyclone experiences and understanding of Cyclone Vance.

 

A backyard after Cyclone Vance, the ground is wet and muddy and debris from trees and plants lay in the backgroundCyclone Vance destroyed plants and houses.
Courtesy of Ida Sigley Image of a damaged water drain after Cyclone Vance. The drains were crack from rushing water.
Courtesy of Ida Sigley A fishing boat half immersed in water, post Cyclone VanceThe winds got so strong that it blew boats onto the Exmouth marina boat ramp.
Courtesy of Ida Sigley People pack a ute outside an American style building made of brick with a flat roof.The American houses have flat roofs which means they are stronger.
Courtesy of Amanda Francis-Maher

 

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