Research reveals cyclone's ravages on the Reef
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20 Aug 2009 - 18 Jan 2016
The Great Barrier Reef was severely buffeted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Hamish, which roared down a substantial part of the reef system, causing widespread though variable damage and in some places reducing coral cover from 70 per cent to 10 per cent. About 25 per cent of the length of the Reef was affected and it may take up to 15 years to recover. Photo credit: Eric Matson
Related Topics: Cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons, Threats to Coral Reefs, Impact of Cyclones on Ecosystems
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